Anne Arundel County Office of the Budget – Annapolis, MD

Anne Arundel County Office of the Budget

Fiscal Responsibility and Planning

The Anne Arundel County Office of the Budget is a pivotal government agency located within the Arundel Center in downtown Annapolis. Reporting directly to the County Executive, this office is responsible for the formulation, analysis, and execution of the county’s annual operating and capital budgets. The office serves as the financial architect for the county, ensuring that taxpayer funds are allocated efficiently to support schools, public safety, infrastructure, and community services.

Primary Functions

The Budget Office plays a central role in the county’s governance through several key activities:

• Budget Preparation: Developing the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, which outlines how billions of dollars in county revenue will be spent.
• Fiscal Analysis: Monitoring expenditures throughout the year to ensure departments stay within their allocated limits and providing fiscal impact statements for proposed legislation.
• Capital Programming: Managing the Capital Budget and Program, which funds long-term improvements such as school construction, road repairs, and park developments.

Civic Engagement

The Office of the Budget encourages public participation in the financial process. They publish comprehensive budget documents online and support the Town Hall meetings where residents can voice their priorities for county spending. Located at 44 Calvert Street, the office is part of the core executive branch of the county government.