File #: 19-0598    Version: 1
Type: information Status: Filed
File created: 6/18/2019 In control: Finance Committee
Agenda date: 6/25/2019 Final action: 6/25/2019
Title: Budget Snapshot - Financial Policies

Title

Budget Snapshot - Financial Policies

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Not referred to a committee.

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Receive a briefing on City of Olympia financial policies.  Briefing only; No action required.

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to receive a briefing on City financial policies

 

Staff Contact:

Nanci Lien, Fiscal Services Director, 360.756.8465

 

Presenter(s):

Nanci Lien, Fiscal Services Director, Administrative Services Department

 

Background and Analysis:

The City of Olympia is accountable to its citizens for the use of public dollars. Municipal resources must be used wisely to ensure adequate funding for the services, public facilities, and infrastructure necessary to meet the community's present and future needs. Financial policies safeguard the fiscal stability required to achieve the City's goals and objectives.

Staff will brief the Finance Committee on the City’s current financial policies and how they guide decision making.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

N/A

 

Options:

Information only.

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

None