City of Bridgeport Office of Policy & Management - Bridgeport, CT

Office of Policy & Management (OPM)

The City of Bridgeport Office of Policy & Management (OPM) acts as the central financial planning and operational oversight agency for the municipal government. Located in the Margaret E. Morton Government Center at 999 Broad Street, this office serves as the fiscal conscience of the city, working directly under the Mayor's jurisdiction to ensure responsible budgeting and efficient service delivery. OPM is distinct from the Finance Department; while Finance handles the day-to-day accounting and treasury functions, OPM focuses on high-level strategic planning, budget formulation, and performance monitoring across all city departments, boards, and commissions.

Core Responsibilities

The primary mission of OPM is to integrate financial and operational planning to ensure cost-effectiveness. Its key functions include:

• Budget Preparation: Leading the development of the City's Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, coordinating requests from all departments.
• Performance Management: Monitoring the performance of city agencies against established goals and metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Financial Planning: Preparing five-year financial forecasts and monthly financial reports to guide long-term fiscal stability.
• Liaison Services: Serving as the budgetary link between the administration, the City Council, and the various municipal departments.

Location and Access

The office is situated on the 2nd Floor of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center (formerly known as the City Hall Annex). This building houses several key administrative offices, including Vital Statistics and the Registrar of Voters. Visitors should be aware that this is an active government office building with security screening at the entrance. While the OPM staff primarily interacts with internal city staff and elected officials, the office is open to the public for inquiries regarding the city budget and financial policy. Public parking is available in the vicinity, and the location is accessible via Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) bus lines.