Budget

The City of Madison’s Operating and Capital Budgets are planning and financial documents that detail how the City pays for services and infrastructure that benefit City residents.

• The Operating Budget funds daily operations, including staff salaries, community-based organizations that deliver services on behalf of the City, and other costs such as supplies and equipment.
• The Capital Budget funds physical infrastructure like roads, bike lanes, building improvements, affordable housing developments, and other projects.

Budget development is a multi-step process that involves City agencies, the Finance Committee, and Common Council.