The role of the OMB is to ensure that the policies, management initiatives and overall executive plans of the Mayor are effectively developed, implemented and monitored in an efficient manner.  OMB traditionally works closely with the Mayor's Office Chief of Staff and interacts often with other Department Heads and staffing.  OMB provides a strong advisory role in labor negotiations, economic development projects and legal issues that entail fiscal ramifications, often serving as the analytical backbone to these processes.

Operating & Capital Budget

OMB is responsible for the development of the City's annual budget and the six-year Capital Program.  This includes conducting budget hearings with all Department Heads and subsequent meetings with the Mayor's Office Chief of Staff and the Finance Committee of City Council along with the production of all related ordinances and documents, including a comprehensive proposed budget book.  In budget meetings and hearings, qualitative analysis by OMB is presented for each department.  OMB also presents the budgeted revenue projections to City Council.  After the passage of the Budget by City Council, OMB is responsible for the production of the Budget Book in accordance with GFOA guidelines and the budget award certification process.  In addition, OMB plays an integral part of the Bond Rating and bond issuance processes and the formulation of the City's Official Bond Statement.

Fiscal & Operational Oversight

OMB provides monthly revenue and expenditure analyses along with recommended changes in spending plans as warranted.  OMB prepares and presents quarterly revenue projections to WEFAC.  OMB prepares quarterly expenditure projections and makes presentations to the Expenditure Review Board.  OMB also reviews and recommends solutions to various errors and mis-postings discovered in the GL and Payroll systems.  All budget transfers are reviewed and authorized by OMB.  All Personnel Requisitions are reviewed, revised if necessary, and authorized by OMB.

Strategic Planning & Management

OMB is responsible to oversee the development and monitoring of the Citywide strategic plan.  Each department develops annual goals and objectives along with performance measures and critical indicators.  OMB advises on (and alters if necessary) these future operational plans so as to fit the Administration's overall Citywide vision.

Management Reviews

OMB performs operational and management reviews and many other special projects involving in-depth analysis as requested by the Mayor, City Council or in a consulting capacity for other departments.