About Us

The Budget and Performance Department works to ensure that taxpayer dollars are utilized in the most equitable manner while providing essential and productive governmental services to the community.

The Budget and Performance Department is responsible for compiling and analyzing budgetary requests for the County. The primary goal is to work alongside management staff, and in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (LGBFCA), in order to present a balanced annual budget to the Board of Commissioners prior to each fiscal year.

In addition to creating the annual budget, this department also focuses on special projects such as forecasting Sales Tax and Ad Valorem Tax, monitoring employee health insurance, advising departments regarding allotments and revisions, as well as other items that may impact the county budget.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

During the November 20, 2023 meeting, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognized the Budget and Performance Department for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the County’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. This is the first time Cumberland County has received this award in more than 20 years.

Budget and Performance Department staff recognized include Department Director Deborah Shaw, Senior Budget & Management Analyst Denise Urban, Senior Budget & Management Analyst Kelly Autry, Budget & Management Analyst II Ashley Brewington and Budget & Management Analyst I Gathany Smith.