WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND GRANT MANAGEMENT

The Bexar County DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND GRANT MANAGEMENT functions include preparing and presenting the annual County operating and capital budget for approval by Commissioners Court. It has responsibility for monitoring departmental appropriations and expenditures and preparing fiscal assessments/notes and budgetary transfers as required.

Budget Management is responsible for monitoring the performance measures submitted by County departments to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of programs. The Budget Department ensures that its recommendations are based on accurate information and analyses by maintaining a strong emphasis on validation of data between the budget system, the County Financial Management System, the County Human Resources Information Systems, and data generated by County departments and offices.

Budget Management is annually responsible for coordinating the development of the County’s Long Range Financial Forecast and providing quarterly updates to Commissioners Court regarding current year expenditures. The division also produces the quarterly Judicial Management Report, which provides judges and administrators with court statistics that are utilized to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.