All City of Southfield offices and facilities (excluding the 46th District Court) will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, March 15, 2021 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments continue to function as normal. Residents can still conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Office of Management & Budget
The mission of the Office of Management and Budget is twofold: (1) To facilitate and lead in the constant quest for excellence of all divisions comprising the Fiscal Services Group (Accounting, Purchasing and the Office of Management and Budget). To remove obstacles in the pathway toward superior departmental and Group performance; collaboratively set and review standards; and lead, by example, through adherence to Group standards. (2) To provide high quality internal services in two key areas:
The administration of the annual budget preparation process. This involves development of basic parameters and procedures; forecasting of economic trends and revenues; coordination of departmental submissions; organizing of internal budget hearings; formulation of the final proposed budget; presentation before City Council; public hearings; media relations; and publication of the final document.
The provision of research and analytical support. The department performs research in such policy areas as long-range planning, bond financing, tax and revenue studies, insurance and benefit financing, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis and legislative impact and analysis.