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Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

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The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) develops and manages DeKalb County's annual operating budget in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, county departments, and the community.

Our Mission

The Office of Management & Budget assists the Chief Executive Officer in executing policy, budget, management, and regulatory objectives through development and administration of DeKalb County's annual operating budget.

Goals

  1. To provide accurate and informative data and analysis to the public and policymakers.
  2. To develop budgets and long-term plans that reflect the interests of county stakeholders and maintain financial stability of the county.
  3. Improve budget and management processes.
     
Leadership
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Director, T.J. Sigler

T. J. Sigler has served as Director of DeKalb County’s Office of Management & Budget (OMB) since 2018. He has worked for DeKalb County for over fifteen years in various roles with the Board of Commissioners, the CEO’s Office, and OMB. He also worked for the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia for three years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Alabama and a master of public administration degree from the University of Georgia.

Education

BA in Political Science - University of Alabama (2003)

Master of Public Administration - University of Georgia (2007)

Professional experience

Policy Analyst - DeKalb BOC (9/2007 – 12/2011)

Fiscal Analyst - Carl Vinson Institute (1/2012 – 9/2014)

Senior Budget & Fiscal Analyst - DeKalb Office of Management & Budget (9/2014 – 3/2018)

Senior Policy Analyst - DeKalb CEO’s Office (3/2018 – 9/2018)

Director - DeKalb Office of Management & Budget (9/2018 – present)

Personal

Lives in DeKalb County with his wife and two children.

What We Do
  • Develop the annual county budget with department input
  • Monitor budget compliance and performance
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting
  • Support strategic planning initiatives
  • Ensure transparency in government spending
Current Budget (FY 2026)

2026 Budget Information

Budget (FY 2025)

Interactive Budget Explorer

Key Documents

Property Tax Information

Our Services

Budget Development & Management

  • Annual executive budget preparation
  • Budget adoption process facilitation
  • Department budget compliance oversight
  • Budget amendments

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Revenue and expenditure analysis
  • Financial performance monitoring
  • Budget variance reporting
  • Long-term financial planning

Strategic Planning Support

  • County vision development
  • Strategic initiative planning
  • Performance measurement
  • Operational efficiency analysis

Public Transparency

  • Financial data publication
  • Budget document preparation
  • Public hearing coordination
  • Community engagement
Contact information

Office of Management & Budget

1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030

Phone: 404-371-2743

Email: Budget@dekalbcountyga.gov

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Deputy Director: Malissa Bush

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