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
Budget News
City Administration Releases Proposed Midcycle Budget for FY 2012-13
On May 24th, Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator Deanna J. Santana released a proposed Mid-cycle Policy Budget for fiscal years 2012-13, to maintain a balanced budget for the second year of the two-year budget cycle. For the first time in 4 years, there are no service or staff cuts proposed.
Budget 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.
Policy Budget:
2011-13 Proposed Amended Policy Budget (Released January 23, 2012)
FY 2011-13 Adopted Policy Budget
Capitol Improvement Program: FY 2009-11 Capital Improvement Program
Oakland Redevelopment Agency Budget:
FY 2011-13 Oakland Redevelopment Agency Budget
View Oakland Redevelopment Agency Legislation >
The Master Fee Schedule:
FY 2011-12 Master Fee Schedule
Budget Facts:
Fact Sheet about FY 2010-11 General Fund Deficit
Five-Year Forecast:
Five Year General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Forecast: FY 2010-11 to FY 2014-15
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 >
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!
Budget Advisory Commitee
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) advises the City Council on expenditures and revenues for all general fund municipal services and assists with the development of a five-year financial plan. The BAC must submit quarterly reports to the Finance & Management Committee. From time to time the Chair may request more frequent reports.
Recent Committtee reports:
