Budget Division

The Budget Division develops and monitors the City's multi-year operating budget, and supports the City's financial strength and transparency by preparing the five year financial forecast and six-month financial status updates, developing and implementing budget policies, systems and procedures; and providing budgetary guidance and support to City departments.

• Biennial budget cycle

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Budget Actions

• On June 22, 2021, the City Council unanimously adopted a balanced biennial budget for FY 2021–23 focused on community priorities of a safe and clean Santa Monica, addressing homelessness, and an equitable and inclusive economic recovery. Adoption of the Biennial Budget comes as Santa Monica emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and cultivates a revitalized local economy that reflects and serves our diverse community. The adopted budget is $707.8 million in FY 2021-22.  For more information, please view the FY 2021-23 Adopted Budget. 

Links

• FY 2021-23 Adopted Budget
• Prior year budget documents (FY 2004-05 to present)
• Fiscal policies
• Council agendas, minutes, and staff reports
• Gann Calculations