Strategy & Budget

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About Strategy and Budget

The Strategy & Budget Department is responsible for the development and oversight of the city's annual operating budget and the five-year Capital Investment Plan.

The budget department provides policy and management analysis, coordination of the Charlotte City Council's business agenda, and administration of the organization's performance management and strategic planning processes.

Adopted 2026 Budget

The Adopted FY 2026 Budget included a thorough review of revenue and financial options to ensure that the use of available resources is maximized to serve the community while maintaining a good value to residents and consistency with council priorities.

The total Adopted FY 2026 Budget is $3.65 billion and is comprised of the annual operating budget and the FY2026-FY2030 Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The annual operating budget reflects day-to-day operations, while the CIP represents large capital outlays over a five-year time horizon. While not a General Obligation (GO) bond year, other investments will be made in construction of new facilities, renovations of existing facilities, purchases of vehicles and large equipments, and investments in technology systems.

Adopted FY 2026 Budget(PDF, 52MB)

Adopted FY 2026 Budget in Brief(PDF, 2MB)