2026 Budget

Introduction

2026 Proposed Budget
The City of Columbus 2026 Proposed Budget will become available here once announced by the Mayor. Until that time, the below links are simply placeholders.

If you wish to view the 2025 Budget, please navigate here: columbus.gov\2025budget

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. (Note: Due to the file size ~40mb, 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 single/full/complete budget file, it will return you to the Table of Contents).

Letter From Mayor Andrew J. Ginther

Letter From Finance Director Christopher S Long, and Budget Book Credits

Table Of Contents / Individual Sections

Introduction
Mayor's Strategic Priorities
Budget Process
General Fund Summary
All Funds Summary
Community Profile
Financial Overview
Financial Policies
Accounting/Org Structure
City Council
City Auditor
City Treasurer
City Attorney
Municipal Court Judges
Municipal Court Clerk
Civil Service Commission
Public Safety
Mayor's Office
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Office of CelebrateOne
Office of Education
Office of Violence Prevention
Inspector General
Building and Zoning Services
Development
Finance and Management
Human Resources
Technology
Neighborhoods
Public Health
Recreation and Parks
Public Service
Public Utilities
Special Revenue Funds
Internal Service Funds
Enterprise Funds
Capital Improvements Program
Glossary

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