2026 Budget

Introduction

2026 Proposed Budget The City of Columbus 2026 Proposed Budget is available for viewing in below. The recommended option is to scroll down to view individual sections of the proposed budget. Alternatively, click here to download the complete 2026 operating budget proposal in a single document(PDF, 29MB). (Note: Due to the file size ~30mb, it may take time to download the complete file depending on your internet connection. If you click/select any page number found at the bottom of any page within the complete budget file, it will return you to the Table of Contents. In addition, clicking on page numbers within the The Table of Contents will navigate you directly to that page/section).
Letter From Mayor Andrew J. Ginther(PDF, 276KB)
Letter From Finance Director Christopher S Long, and Budget Book Credits(PDF, 346KB)

Introduction(PDF, 361KB)
Mayor's Strategic Priorities(PDF, 459KB)
Budget Process(PDF, 270KB)
General Fund Summary(PDF, 648KB)
All Funds Summary(PDF, 318KB)
Community Profile(PDF, 9MB)
Financial Overview(PDF, 294KB)
Financial Policies(PDF, 217KB)
Accounting/Org Structure(PDF, 1MB)
City Council(PDF, 726KB)
City Auditor(PDF, 533KB)
City Treasurer(PDF, 305KB)
City Attorney(PDF, 557KB)
Municipal Court Judges(PDF, 349KB)
Municipal Court Clerk(PDF, 315KB)
Civil Service Commission(PDF, 317KB)
Public Safety(PDF, 2MB)
Mayor's Office(PDF, 461KB)
Office of Diversity and Inclusion(PDF, 719KB)
Office of CelebrateOne(PDF, 274KB)
Office of Education(PDF, 490KB)
Office of Violence Prevention(PDF, 498KB)
Inspector General(PDF, 249KB)
Building and Zoning Services(PDF, 765KB)
Development(PDF, 878KB)
Finance and Management(PDF, 678KB)
Human Resources(PDF, 978KB)
Technology(PDF, 329KB)
Neighborhoods(PDF, 757KB)
Public Health(PDF, 1MB)
Recreation and Parks(PDF, 1MB)
Public Service(PDF, 989KB)
Public Utilities(PDF, 1MB)
Special Revenue Funds(PDF, 775KB)
Internal Service Funds(PDF, 528KB)
Enterprise Funds(PDF, 399KB)
Capital Improvements Program(PDF, 3MB)
Glossary(PDF, 270KB)