Budget and Research Office

The Budget & Research Office provides analytical, informational and project management services to the General Manager, Board of Directors, Town departments, and general public.  Specific services and responsibilities include:

• Preparation of the Recommended Budget & Adopted Town Budget
• Preparation of the 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Development of multi-year financial forecasts
• Analysis of the impacts of operations and policy proposals
• Coordination of performance measurement initiatives
• Coordination of special projects and studies
• Monitoring of the operating budget
• Guidance and technical assistance on grant writing and reporting
• Monitoring of grants compliance with State and Federal requirements

FY 2009/10 Adopted Budget

The Board of Directors adopted the FY 2009/10 budget on April 14, 2009.

FY 2009/10 Adopted Budget

Performance Measurement

The Budget & Research Office coordinates Town-wide performance measurement initiatives, which aim to monitor and improve upon department programs and operations by collecting and reporting on a number of statistics and indicators.

Performance Measurement Status Reports

Charter Revision

The Budget and Research Office staffed the 2007-2008 Charter Revision Commission. A link to the Charter Revision Commission's web page and the results of the Charter Revision process is here.

Alternative Energy

The Budget and Research Office staffs the Alternative Energy Committee and has prepared the following background report on alternative energy and efficiency options: Energy Conservation Initiatives Report - Nov. 2008

Debt Service Forecasting Workshop

On September 30, 2008, the Board of Directors held a workshop on Town Debt Service. Debt Service is the annual principal and interest payments on bonds the Town has issued for large capital projects such as school construction, roads, bridges, sidewalks, etc. The bonds are paid back over time, usually 20 years, through debt service payments that are included in the annual operating budget. The workshop focused on General Fund debt only. A presentation on existing and future debt service projections can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Sept. 30, 2008 Presentation on Debt Service Forecasting

Prior Year Budgets

FY2008/2009 Adopted Budget

FY2007/2008 Adopted Budget

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