The Office of Budget and Management Analysis is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive budget system and providing financial management information to the City Manager and City Council so that sound financial decisions can be made. In addition, the Budget Office prepares the annual operating and capital budgets for submission by the City Manager to the City Council. The Budget Office also provides legislative services during General Assembly sessions, assists in long-range planning of the City's future financial obligations and contributes analytical services and special project assistance to City departments, the City Manager and City Council.