Hays County operates under Texas Local Government Code, Section 111 Subchapter C Sec. 111.062. APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER;(a) The commissioners court of the county may appoint a county budget officer to prepare a county budget for the fiscal year.

MISSION:

The mission of the Hays County Budget Office is to prepare the county's budget for the fiscal year as a readable, informative and accurate forecast of the County's projected expenditures. Our purpose is to manage resources efficiently, effectively and equitably.

WHAT WE DO:

The Budget Office is responsible for the following:

• Preparing and presenting a balanced operating budget for approval by Commissioners Court annually
• Monitoring departmental appropriations and expenditures and posting budgetary transfers as required.
• Monitoring revenue and expenditure trends and make recommendations to Commissioners Court
• Developing and updating budget policy and procedures
• Conducting cost/benefit studies and determining ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness throughout county operations

DOCUMENTS:

Adopted Budgets

Budget Calendar

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