The Office of Budget
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The Office of Budget Directory:
- Director: Whit Tantleff, (410) 396-8784, wtantleff@bcps.k12.md.us
- Sr. Budget Analyst: Patricia Walker, (410) 396-8829, plwalker@bcps.k12.md.us
- Sr. Budget Analyst: Josh Portnoy, (410) 396-8785, jportnoy@bcps.k12.md.us
- Systems Analyst: Nicole Wilson, (410) 396-8737, npwilson@bcps.k12.md.us
- Budget Specialist: Charles Weaver, (410) 396-8743, cweaver@bcps.k12.md.us
- Budget Analyst: Terence Cox, (410) 396-8744, tlcox@bcps.k12.md.us
Mission Statement:
The Office of Budget is primarily responsible for preparing, managing, and monitoring the operating budgets for the City Schools. The office prepares fiscal reporting and information for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board of Commissioners, schools, offices, City and State fiscal authorities, and the public. The Budget Office supports the fiscal condition of the City Schools through the consistent and appropriate application of the daily budget controls and functions, which allow the System to support instruction. Additionally, the Office of Budget provides training, guidance, and support to the offices and schools in budget formulation and management.
Services Provided:
- Develop and manage the Annual Operating Budget development process in accordance with the policies and regulations of the City Schools Board, Baltimore City Council, and MSDE
- Compile, analyze, and present consolidated budget requests and recommendations to the CEO
- Coordinate requests for information from fiscal authorities, and provide timely and accurate responses
- Submit budget appropriation transfers and budget supplements to the CEO, Board of Commissioners, and City fiscal authorities for their review and approval
- Manage the year-end budget process
- Develop and present City Schools budget information to stakeholder groups
- Develop budget projections for current and future fiscal years
- Calculate and distribute fair student funding budget allocations to schools
- Train and assist schools and offices in budget formulation and management
- Provides assistance to City School’s principals and mangers in the analysis and review of their budgeted and actual operating results
- Project salary and other personnel services costs using payroll and human resources data
- Maintain and support automated budget information systems
- Review, approve, and process budget amendments
- Design, generate and provide financial reports and analysis all aspects of City School's budget and financial position
- Monitor actual position count against budget
- Prepare and submit MSDE reports in accordance with COMAR regulations
Contact Information:
Baltimore City Public Schools
200 East North Avenue
Room 403B
Baltimore, MD 21202