The Budget and Management Studies Division (BMSD) drives financial planning and strategic management processes across the city organization by delivering management information, decision support, consulting, auditing, and implementation services.  We are guided by constant vigilance to balancing the City's Key Objective of:   

          Customer Service         Resource Management

                           Employee Satisfaction

FRESNO:  A Culture of Excellence Where People get the Best Every Day

Guiding Principles

The Culture of Excellence

Visit the Guide to the Mayor's Proposed Budget

White Papers to the Mayor's Proposed Budget
                                                                               
Review significant accomplishments in the current fiscal year and learn more about the budget process and highlights of the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.





Master Fee Schedule is maintained by BMSD.  This schedule includes all fees charged by the City of Fresno for various services.



Budget Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Fresno, California for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as communication device.

The award is valid for a period of one year only.  This is the third consecutive year that the City of Fresno has been honored.  We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and will submit it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for the prestigious recognition.

Budget Policies Manual

Budget Policies Manual (BPM) is used to staff as a guide to build their annual budget.

Federal Entitlement Programs

Starting July 1, 2006 BMSD is responsible for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and monitoring of federal housing and emergency shelter grant programs from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The links below provide additional information on the federal programs as well as the current year implemention reports. 

Grant Programs

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)>> More Info
HOME Investment Partnerships Program >> More Info

Implementation Reports

FY 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan
FY 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan
Program Year 2006-2007 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)