Management and Budget

Contact Information

Susan Walsh

Director

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Office of Management and Budget

301 County Office Building

39 W. Main St.

Rochester, NY

14614

Phone: 585 753-1260

Fax: 585 753-1254

Doing More, With Less

The Monroe County Office of Management and Budget prepares, publishes, and administers the annual County Budget. It is primarily charged with monitoring expenditures and revenues and conducting analyses of County operations for the purpose of improving efficiency and effectiveness. As part of the annual Budget development process, the Office prepares multi-year fiscal forecasts, analyzes the effect of the New York State Budget on the Monroe County Budget, prepares financial information and analyses for presentation to credit rating agencies, reviews recommendations to the County Legislature, and ensures consistency with County Executive Maggie Brooks’ commitment to providing the best possible service at the lowest possible cost for local taxpayers.

The 2010 County Budget

Brooks' Sixth Balanced Budget Freezes Property Taxes and Non-Mandated Spending; No Cuts to Quality of Life Services

Monroe County’s 2010 Budget is rooted in property tax stability, controlled spending, and responsible, forward-thinking financial management. It addresses many of the current challenges shared by local governments across the Nation, but more importantly, lays the groundwork for financial sustainability in County government for years to come. The 2010 Budget, the sixth to be put forth by County Executive Maggie Brooks, was officially adopted with bipartisan support by the Monroe County Legislature on December 8^th, 2009.

“The 2010 Monroe County budget was crafted with only one interest in mind - providing the best possible service at the lowest possible cost for our taxpayers,” said Brooks. “I am very proud that, for the sixth consecutive year, we were able to present a budget that provides real relief to our hard-working and overburdened property taxpayers. By stabilizing property taxes and holding non-mandated spending to not a penny more for 2010, this Budget will help families continue to enjoy our high quality of life and businesses to create jobs and grow our economy.”

The adopted 2010 County Operating Budget totals $913,914,899. It holds the property tax rate flat at $8.99 per $1,000 of assessed value, freezes spending the County can control on a local level, and responsibly funds quality of life services, all while utilizing no local “one shot” revenue solutions. Other budget highlights include: the Brooks Administration’s continued efforts to reduce the size and cost of local government, resulting in 25 fewer County positions in 2010; anticipated savings of approximately $19 million resulting from the adoption of the Sales Tax Swap as the method of funding the County’s local share of the Medicaid Program; and full compliance with the Monroe County Taxpayer Protection Act.

For more information on the 2010 Monroe County Budget and to view the official Budget document, please click here.

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