Overview
The Department of Finance protects the City of Baltimore's money by developing and implementing sound financial policies and practices. The Department of Finance operates through ten Bureaus and Offices.
Budget and Management Research
The Bureau of the Budget and Management Research (BBMR) makes the City's yearly operating budget. It also suggests annual capital spending to the Director of Finance. Each year, BBMR plans how the city spends money and oversees all budget expenditures.
Bureau of Accounting and Payroll Services
The Bureau of Accounting and Payroll Services oversees accounting and payroll tasks. The department's work focuses on payroll, accounts receivable, capital, grant, and fixed asset accounting, billing, and revenue control.
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Bureau of Procurement
The Bureau of Procurement helps City agencies get what they need to serve citizens better. The department focused on procuring and disposing of things and managing digital services.
Bureau of Revenue Collections
The Bureau of Revenue Collections has the responsibility to collect all revenue owed to the City of Baltimore. The department collects taxes, fines, fees, and penalties.
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Bureau of Risk Management
The Bureau of Risk Management works to create and promote a safe workplace. The department also focuses on reducing financial risk throughout Baltimore City Government. The Bureau works to protect people, profits, and property. It ensures everyone has the right to a safe work environment.
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Bureau of Treasury Management
The Bureau of Treasury Management supervises the daily cash management, of the City. The department handles the City’s investment portfolio. It also issues new debt and manages current debt. Additionally, it evaluates loan requests.
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Office of Fiscal Integrity
The Office of Fiscal Integrity started in Fiscal 2011. Its goal is to make sure property tax credits are applied correctly. The Office also collaborates with State assessors to ensure that they have all relevant City information available to them when assessing real property.
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Corporate and Revenue Compliance
The Corporate and Revenue Compliance department started in 2021. Its goal is to help businesses in Baltimore follow the Baltimore City Code. The department also focuses on corporate rules and regulations.
Finance Project Management Office
The Finance Project Management Office (FPMO) analyzes information and implements solutions. The department focuses on internal projects.
Grants Management Office
The Grants Management Office (GMO) develops procedures and guidelines to manage grants. GMO also helps agencies and departments meet grant guidelines.