Services provided by the New Hanover County Budget Department include:

• preparing a forecast of available revenues and anticipated expenditures;
• maintaining a balanced budget through the budget amendment process;
• obtaining input from departments concerning allocation levels;
• analyzing costs and revenue sources;
• generating a recommended and approved operating budget document;
• producing a capital improvements program;
• acting as consultant to advise departments on the financial conditions of their respective departments as well as assisting and providing analytical support for special projects and budgetary requests as needed;
• reviewing board agenda items with resource implications;
• monitoring policy and management controls;
• and making recommendations for improvement of control, and the attainment of county goals and objectives.

For general questions, contact dseal@nhcgov.com, or call us at the above phone number.