Allegheny County 2022 Highlights Report

Budget and Finance

To responsibly steward Allegheny County taxpayer resources through sound budget development, budget oversight, and debt management. MISSION

ABOUT

The Department of Budget and Finance prepares annual comprehensive fiscal plans and budgets and presents them to County Council for enactment. Once the budgets are signed by the County Executive, the Department develops managerial and financial strategies to assist in fulfilling the budget commitments. Budget and Finance also prepares and submits fund usage reports required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As required by the Home Rule Charter, Allegheny County Council must adopt balanced annual operating and capital budgets for the coming year. For the 21st time in 22 years, the 2023 Comprehensive Fiscal Plan accomplishes this mandate without an increase in the property tax millage rate. There are 9 full-time employees who work in the Department of Budget and Finance. These individuals fulfill many roles: budget analysts, financial analysts, budget managers, systems manager, administration.

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