Budget
We build and carry out the Mayor’s operating budget and capital plan. Our work helps the City make smart investments, and aims to create a thriving, healthy, and innovative Boston.
Our office promotes the high quality delivery of services to Boston’s residents in a cost effective way. We evaluate City programs and then use our analysis to build, present, and manage the Mayor's operating budget.
We also create the capital plan. The capital plan is a strategic document that shows how the City's investment in its infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, contributes to Boston's future. The plan helps guide the City with upcoming initiatives, like Imagine Boston 2030. The City also uses the plan to make smart spending decisions and protect its assets.
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Mayor Walsh signs $2.98b Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
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FY17 Recommended Budget: Thriving, Healthy, and Innovative
Read the story behind our recommended budget. This executive summary introduces our budget priorities, as well as highlights in education, housing, and data.
Capital Construction Map: FY 2017-2021
See what we're budgeting to build over the next 5 years. Filter and search by your neighborhood and address.
Boston's Budget Data
Explore the City's budget data, identify city priorities, follow trends, and track capital projects.
FY17 Recommended Budget Books (7/1/16 - 6/30/17)
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Boston About Results
The citywide application tracks how well the City is performing at delivering key City services. We use this information internally to drive performance and share it externally so the public can see our progress.
We publish performance reports to demonstrate our commitment to improving performance and to emphasize that City government exists to serve the people of Boston.