Office of Management & Budget

The Pasco County Office of Management & Budget has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award every year since 2017. GFOA established the Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program (Budget Awards Program) in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments to prepare budget documents of the very highest quality that reflect both the guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA's best practices on budgeting and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. This award is a significant achievement for Pasco County and demonstrates a record of excellence in governing, that confirms our organization's commitment to providing our community with the best possible service. See https://www.gfoa.org/budget-award for more details.

The purpose of the Office of Management and Budget is to provide strategic, financial solvency for today, and for tomorrow.

Core Services

Annual Budget Planning and Development

Facilitate all activities related to the development, preparation, review, and monitoring of the County’s operating and capital budgets. Support the Strategic Planning and Business Planning Processes by conducting financial and economic analysis. Monitor the County’s financial condition and provide financial strategies as needed to ensure financial solvency. Provide data for the annual ACFR and SEFA. Conduct financial, economic, and policy analysis. Ensure continuous compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Manage the Truth in Millage (TRIM) process.

Capital Improvement Planning

Coordinate development and implementation of annual proposed and adopted five-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). Facilitate and analyze CIP impacts/needs in all Development Orders and Agreements, and County regulations (including mobility and/or impact fees). Oversee debt management. Respond to Rating Agency inquiries.

Grant Management

Research/identify grant opportunities and coordinate applications, as well as assist with grant financial and performance audits ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards as well as compliance with Federal, State, and local guidelines. Provide guidance and support with management of grant compliance requirements and questions supporting Purchasing, County Attorney, IT, and managing Departments for grants. Assist with preparation of the SEFA. Liaison with Federal and State agencies as well as the County Fiscal Consultant to coordinate communication and ensure all documentation requirements are provided. Coordinate with Federal and State agencies with Departments to manage grant funds and resolve issues related to grant compliance. Coordinate with the Departments to ensure funding is in place to meet their strategic goals and identify additional funding sources.

Manage Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Finance Section

In connection with the Internal Services Fiscal Services Team, provide incident-specific finance support services, including tracking costs, analyzing cost data, creating estimates, and monitoring multiple sources of funds. Lead effort to recoup disaster-related expenses from Federal and State agencies.

The goals and objectives of the OMB are to support departmental employees' ability to serve their customers in a safe, efficient, and effective manner by ensuring a financially sustainable environment.