Craig Whiteford
Budget Manager
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2100
Elkton, MD 21921

Office: 410.996.5203
Fax: 410.996.1014
cwhiteford@ccgov.org

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Budget is to provide accurate and timely budgetary information for key management and the general public to utilize to make informed business decisions for County Government operations.

2014 Operating Budget Requests

General Objectives

• Coordinate, compile and review all departmental and agency requests for operating and capital budgets
• Calculate salary and fringe budgets for departmental personnel administered directly by the County Commissioners
• Compile and recommend revenue estimates for all funds
• Analyze, calculate and recommend various tax and user fee rates based on requested, proposed, and approved operating budgets
• Coordinate and assemble the County Official Offering Statement associated with new bond issues
• Assist in developing, and presenting County financial information to the bond rating agencies, financial advisors, and bond counselors
• Monitor all budgets throughout the year
• Respond to general inquiries and surveys from public, private, and governmental organizations
• Coordinate, compile and review all departmental and agency requests for the Capital Improvement Program

Specific Objectives

• Update standardized budget forms for county agencies to utilize on network to speed budget review process for FY 11 budget
• Generate quarterly revenue projections compared to approved budget for submission to Board of Commissioners by 10th working day of each month following month-end close