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About the Budget Office
The Budget Office has three primary goals:
- To assist the Mayor, City Administrator and City Council in developing a balanced budget that meets the community’s highest priorities
- To promote and ensure the appropriate use of City resources by agencies and departments
- To provide high-quality services to the people and agencies we serve
FY 2015-17 Adopted Budget
At its meeting on June 30, 2015, the Oakland City Council passed the FY 2015-17 Adopted Policy Budget. Click here to view the budget document as a PDF. (39MB)
Click here for additional information on the FY2015-17 Budget Process and related documents.
FY 2015-16 Master Fee Schedule
FY 2014-15 Midcycle Budget Amendments
For information on the the FY 2014-15 Midcycle Budget Amendments, including proposed amendments, staff rerports and support documents, click here to visit our Budget page.
Click here to view the FY 2014-15 Midcycle Amended Budget.
FY 2013-15 Adopted Budget
At its meeting on June 27, 2013, the Oakland City Council passed the FY 2013-15 Adopted Policy Budget. Click here to view the budget document as a PDF. (43MB)
FY 2013-15 Proposed Budget
On Wednesday, April 17, Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Deanna J. Santana released the City of Oakland’s FY 2013-15 Proposed Policy Budget. Click here to visit the archive page and view:
- Proposed Budget
- Fact Sheets
- Supporting Documents
- Upcoming Budget Town Hall Meetings
The City Administration presented City of Oakland Budget Outlooks with the two following presentations.
FY 2013-15 State of the Budget Presentation (April 2, 2013)
FY 2013-15 State of the Budget Presentation (November 15, 2012)
Historical Budget Related Documents
Local governments use budgets for a variety of reasons, but most importantly for accountability, planning, information and evaluation. The City of Oakland is on a two year budget cycle, with FY 2009-11 being Oakland’s seventh biennial budget.
Click here to read a letter from City Administrator Fred Blackwell entitled Rumors of Oakland’s Demise are Greatly Exaggerated
Policy Budget:
2013-15 Adopted Policy Budget
2012-13 Amended Midcycle Policy Budget
2012-13 Proposed Amended Mid-Cycle Policy Budget (Released May 24, 2012)
FY 2011-13 Adopted Policy Budget
2011-13 Proposed Amended Policy Budget (Released January 23, 2012)
2015-2017 Budget Questions and Responses (Released June 4, 2015)
Five-Year Forecast:
Five-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14 to Fiscal Year 2017-18 Presentation February 26, 2013
Five-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14 to Fiscal Year 2017-18 Presentation November 27, 2012
Five-Year Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2013-14 to Fiscal Year 2017-18
The Master Fee Schedule:
FY 2014-15 Master Fee Schedule
Revenue and Expenditure Report
2012-13 Q3 Revenue and Expenditure Report
2012-13 Q1&Q2 Revenue and Expenditure Presentation
2011-12 Q4 Revenue and Expenditure Report
2011-12 Q4 Revenue and Expenditure Report Presentation
Oakland Redevelopment Agency Budget:
FY 2011-13 Oakland Redevelopment Agency Budget
View Oakland Redevelopment Agency Legislation >
Capitol Improvement Program:
FY 2013-15 Capital Improvement Program
FY 2009-11 Capital Improvement Program
Budget Facts:
Fact Sheet about FY 2011-13 General Fund
Pay-Go Expenditures and Transfers
City Council Pay-Go Expenditures and Transfers for FY 2009-10
Mayor Pay-Go Expenditures and Transfers for 2009-10
Download budget documents from previous years >3
Budget Process
The City of Oakland’s budget is a large, complex document that may seem daunting. But if you live in, work in, or visit Oakland, you are affected by the budget every day.
Through the budget process, decisions are made about where your tax dollars will be spent. Roads; parks; police and fire services; programs for children, seniors and the disabled; libraries; and many, many more facilities and services are part of the budget.
Learn more about the budget process so you can stay informed and get involved!
Learn more about the budget process, forums and outcomes in this report.
Budget Advisory Commitee
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) advises the City Council on municipal fiscal matters and assists with community outreach and public engagement in the budget process. The BAC submits reports to the Finance & Management Committee on important topics including recommendations to make the budget process more open and transparent.
