About the Department

Budget and Evaluation leads and serves City government by making informed decisions about resource allocation, program evaluation, long-range financial and management planning, and budget preparation. Specific department responsibilities include:

• Preparing the City's annual budget document.
• Preparing the Capital Improvements Program (CIP).      
• Serving as consultants for organizational productivity efforts and management studies.
• Compiling and maintaining the list of External User Fees.
• Participating in the UNC School of Government's Benchmark Project.

Program Contacts

Capital Improvements  - David Cashwell
UNC Benchmark Project- David Cashwell
User Fees - Leo Jaffe
Request a Budget Presentation - Jon Decker

Read the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget in Brief

FY 25-26 Budget In Brief