The Budget and Evaluation Department conducts performance evaluations and management studies of various City services and programming. These studies are used by department directors, the City Manager's Office, and City Council to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, staffing levels, and management practices.

Below are examples of studies recently completed by the Budget and Evaluation Department:

• FY 2010-11 Property Tax and Selected User Fees for Major NC Cities
• FY 2009-10 Property Valuation per Capita Comparison to FY 2006-07 for Major NC Cities
• 2009 Wireless Technology Study
• 2008 Building Inspections Staffing Study
• 2007 Parks & Recreation Study
  • Parks & Recreation Study Appendix
• 2007 Fire User Fee Study
• 2007 Planning User Fee Study
• 2007 Sportsplex User Fee Study
• Study of Solid Waste Management Collection Efforts in the Downtown District and Traditional Neighborhood Districts (TNDs) 
• Differential User Fees for City Services