Office of Budget & Grants Management

Mission

The Office of Budget and Grants Management is responsible for the preparation and submission of a balanced budget that supports the goals of the City Council.  Through program evaluation and long range planning, the office provides analysis for key decision makers. In addition, the Grants Division provides oversight for various federal, state and local grant programs. The division also provides centralized coordination of citywide grant activities.

Department Overview

The Office of Budget and Grants Management monitors the current fiscal year's budget on a monthly basis and assists departments on budgeting matters to assure a balanced budget at year-end. The Office of Budget and Grants Management also provides analytical service, demographic geographic information support, and special project assistance for the City Manager.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Office Location

810 Union Street, Suite 607

Norfolk, Virginia 23510

(757) 664-4283

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Office of Budget and Grants Management received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) award of Distinguished Presentation for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011. (The review process by GFOA has not commenced for the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.) In order to receive this award, a government unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan and as a communication device. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest award in governmental budgeting and is presented to governments whose budgets are judged to adhere to program standards.