Mission
The Budget Division of the City of Santa Fe's Finance Department services the institution’s strategic priorities through budget development that is aligned with the Mayor and Council's priorities as reflected by the democratic process of a representative government. The Budget Division constantly works to provide both short and long-term financial planning documents enabling City-wide planning, in a transparent and consistent presentation. The 3 core members of the Budget Division include the Budget Officer, Senior Budget Analyst, and Budget Analyst. The core team strives to provide excellent customer service to the departments, executive management, the Governing Body, and the general public.
Operational Tasks
The Budget Office provides information and training to departments on budget policies and monitoring and enables greater efficiency and accountability in City operations by assuring that spending needs are properly balanced against fund availability. The Budget Office monitors day-to-day spending and reviews City purchasing activities through the exercise of budgetary controls, ensuring that budget limitations set by the governing body are duly and properly enforced. The Budget Office also ensures that adjustments to the approved budget are processed correctly and are accompanied by the necessary authorizations and fund availability.
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan FY 2015/16 - 2019/2020
Financial Reports
Budget Books
Section 1 - 2006-2007 Section 2 - Economic Development and Index
Community Impact
The Budget Office serves the interests of the citizens of the City of Santa Fe by helping to balance community priorities against available resources and by ensuring that proper controls are enforced in order to maintain efficient City operations within the limits of available revenues and the policies laid down by the City Council.
Contact Us
Vacant
Principal Budget Analyst
Andrew J. Hopkins
Budget Officer
505-955-6177
ajhopkins@santafenm.gov
Lawrence Lovato
Senior Budget Analyst
505-955-6319
lflovato@santafenm.gov
Vacant
Budget Analyst