City Council Priorities
Alexandria City Council adopted six priorities that have been used to provide a cohesive framework for budget and policy decisions for the next fiscal year. These priorities were developed based upon City Council discussion at the Council Retreat, held on January 29, 2022, and follow-up discussions at Council meetings over the last two months.
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City Code and Other Laws
The City of Alexandria Charter, Code and other laws including State and Federal laws.
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City Manager's Office
As Alexandria's chief administrative officer, the City Manager is responsible for overseeing a budget of over $500 million and a workforce of more than 2,500 employees.
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City Attorney
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and is the legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, and all departments, boards, commissions, and agencies of the City.
Budget Process
The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) prepares the annual operating budget, the capital improvement program, and performs on-going fiscal and management analyses of City programs while conducting research and analysis in such areas as improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness, performance measures, organizational structure and processes, and the acquisition and use of state and federal resources.
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Performance Analytics
The City of Alexandria is committed to data-driven decision making to deliver efficient and effective services to the community. The Office of Performance Analytics (OPA) leads this effort by analyzing issues and measuring services to inform decisions.
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Analytics Reports and Dashboards
Explore dashboards, reports, and analysis on a range of important topics, issues, and services developed collaboratively by departments and the Office of Performance Analytics (OPA).
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Internal Audit
The nature and purpose of the Office of Internal Audit is to perform independent appraisals of City programs and activities directed toward improving program efficiency, compliance with applicable rules and regulations; and, the prevention of fraud, waste and abuse. Office of Internal Audit staff observe program conditions, analyze and evaluate the operational effectiveness of City and/or State financial management programs, formulate corrective actions for rectifying observed deficiencies, and make written recommendations to the responsible operating officials. Office of Internal Audit staff also supports City departments that are undergoing Federal and State monitoring visits and financial audits. Finally, the Office of Internal Audit administers the City's Ethics and Fraud Hotline.
Resident Survey
As part of the City of Alexandria's strategic, data-driven effort, the City conducts a survey of our residents. This helps the City Government know more about resident's expectations for the City Government as well as how well we are performing for our community.
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Financial Reports
Monthly financial report and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
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GIS Open Data
GIS Data is a valuable resource and is provided to the public free of charge through a number of easy to use tools and downloadable formats.