Director - Lee Mehrkens
Mission: To maintain or improve the financial condition of the County through prudent financial management practices that receive broad support from the public and professional review organizations.
The Office of Budgeting and Accounting is responsible for the review and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, revenue and expenditure forecasting, legislative analysis, cash management, investments, debt financings, credit reviews, general financial analysis, financial reporting, operation of the enterprise-wide financial accounting and payroll systems, and coordination of external audits. These processes and disciplines support the prudent financial policies, strategies and decisions necessary to maintain a healthy financial condition.
Two-Year Operating Budget
The County's first two-year budget was adopted for 2006-2007. The goals of the two-year budget are to: more closely parallel the State biennial budget process, improve financial management, improve long-range and strategic planning, better link operating and capital activities with spending, and improve program monitoring and evaluation.
In the first year of a biennium, a budget is established for two years. In the second year of the biennium, a supplemental budget is adopted that includes recommended budget changes and updated information on department critical success indicators and performance measurements.
2010 - 2011 Proposed Budget
2009 Supplemental Budget
2008 - 2009 Approved Budget
2007 Supplemental Budget
2006 - 2007 Approved Budget
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)/Capital Budget
The CIP is a six-year plan for the provision of the County’s capital facility, equipment and infrastructure needs. The capital budget consists of those projects funded in the first year of the CIP. An Advisory Committee consisting of up to 14 citizens appointed by the County Board, along with County staff, review requests and make recommendations to the County Board.
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The County’s externally audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is a statement of the County’s financial activity for the fiscal year, and the financial condition as of the end of the fiscal year.
Summary Financial Statement
Selected information from the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report plus a listing of all vendors who received $5,000 or more during the year.
Policy and Procedures Review
Review of the County’s fiscal policies, which address the acquisition and general allocation of resources, and procedures necessary to maintain fiscal accountability and integrity.
Fiscal Analysis and Planning
Analysis of the County’s short-term and long-term revenue growth, fund reserve and debt capacity.
Issue Analysis
Evaluation of important financial, managerial and systems issues facing the County.
Purchasing and Contracting Opportunities
The City of St. Paul Division of Contract and Analysis Services provides buying, contracting, and surplus disposal services to Ramsey County. To increase countywide commitment to ensure that certified small business enterprises and the under-utilized labor market will have equal access to contracting opportunities with Ramsey County, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners adopted the Inclusiveness in Contracting Program on September 16, 1997. The Ramsey County Manager's Office administers the Inclusiveness in Contracting Program.
Contract and Analysis Services
Inclusiveness in Contracting Program
Phone: 651-266-8041
Fax: 651-266-8066
Mailing Address:
270 Courthouse
15 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
The financial reports and statements of Ramsey County contained on the County’s web pages are historical information that present the County’s financial position as of their particular date. The County assumes no obligation for updating these financial reports and statements. Each financial report and statement is subject to change at the sole discretion of the County and without notice.
