Lafayette's Budget is produced annually and serves as the foundation for the City's financial near-term planning. The level of budgetary control is established at the Fund level. Council may approve supplemental appropriations to the Budget throughout the year as opportunities or challenges arise, and the City Administrator may reallocate budget line items between departments within the same Fund.
Lafayette's annual Budget process begins in June. The process is shepherded by the Budget Team, which includes the City and Deputy City Administrators, Finance Director, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Communications Director/Asst. to City Administrator. Department heads submit their initial funding requests in July, which align with City Council strategic priorities. The proposed Budget is presented to City Council and residents in September and October before it is adopted by Ordinance in November.
