How It Works: The Budget Process in Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County's budget follows an annual cycle, with the fiscal year starting July 1 and ending June 30. The annual fiscal year budget serves as the annual operating plan, and is one of the three major strategic documents in the County regarding planning, in conjunction with the Annual Management Plan and the County Comprehensive Plan.
During the fiscal year, the Department of Management and Finance conducts reviews of the current budget at midyear and for the closeout of the fiscal year. As part of the developing an annual budget, the Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee (FAAC) provides further review of the County Manager's proposed budget. The County's budget process is consistent each year, though specific dates may change.
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