The City of Gaithersburg's budget serves as a financial and policy plan that guides decisions made during each fiscal year. It communicates the resources that will be used to accomplish the strategic outcomes set by the City. We are excited to present the online budget book for the FY 2026 Proposed Budget. Through the City's online budget book you can explore the budget for all of the City’s funds, departments, and projects. The City's online budget book provides our community with an easy to use, interactive and engaging version of our annual budget publication.
Learn more about the City’s FY26 Budget and key priorities for the year ahead.
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| FY 2027 Budget Calendar | |
| March 16, 2026 | Introduction of Budget Ordinance |
| April 6, 2026 | Budget Public Hearing |
| April 13, 2026 | Mayor & City Council Budget Work Session |
| April 22, 2026 | Public comment record closes |
| May 4, 2026 | Mayor and City Council Budget Adoption Hearing |
| June 15, 2026 | Final Budget available on-line |
The City operates on a fiscal year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. The annual budget is comprised of an operating budget, a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and transfers to an Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.
The five-year Strategic Plan serves as roadmap for the City to achieve its vision and mission. It is approved by the Mayor and City Council and updated regularly, helping to guide the development of operating and capital budgets and departmental work plans. Within the Plan are Strategic Outcome Areas, with actionable strategies that are designed to drive us towards success. Performance measures have been assigned to each Strategic Outcome Area and will demonstrate our progress as the Plan is implemented. Follow our progress here.
The City is required to have an annual audit performed by an independent Certified Public Accountant. It is performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which require that the audit be planned and performed to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements.
For more information please contact the Department of Finance & Administration.