Department Function

The responsibilities of the Budget and Management Services Department include administrating the annual budget process, assisting departments prepare their budgets, analyzing all budget requests, and preparing the County Manager's annual recommended budget.

The department prepares and maintains the County's Capital Improvement Plan and provides quarterly budget reports to monitor the progress of revenues and expenditures throughout the course of the fiscal year. Additionally, the department provides revenue and fee analysis, customer service surveys, and budget and administrative support.

Have you ever wondered what Durham County Government (DCo) funds? Or how you can get involved in the Budget Process to voice your opinion on the future of DCo? In the video above, you will learn how DCo decides to budget and allocate taxpayer dollars, the length and timeline of the annual budget process, and what steps you can take to get involved and directly speak to your elected officials. 

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