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Budget Process

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DeKalb County follows an annual budget process to ensure responsible financial planning and accountability.

The cycle begins in late summer with planning and continues through execution at the end of the year. Below is an overview of each stage:

Budget Planning (August-September)
  • CEO sets budget priorities
  • OMB prepares revenue projections and base budgets
  • Budget kickoff and training for departments
Budget Development (September-December)
  • Departments develop and submit budget requests
  • OMB reviews and analyzes requests
  • CEO finalizes budget recommendation by December 15
Budget Review & Adoption (December-February)
  • CEO submits budget recommendation to the BOC
  • Public hearings are held on the proposed budget
  • BOC reviews budget through committee process
  • Operating budget adopted by March 1
Budget Execution (March-December)
  • Departments implement the approved budget
  • OMB tracks revenues and expenditures
  • Budget amendments approved as needed
  • County adopts millage rates
Public Participation

How to Get Involved:

  • Attend public budget hearings
  • Review proposed budgets online
  • Submit written comments
  • Contact your county commissioner
  • Use the interactive budget tool

Meeting Notifications: All budget-related public meetings are posted on the county website and advertised according to Georgia Open Meetings Act requirements.

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