The Department of Management & Budget assists the City Manager in the allocation of fiscal, organizational, human and tangible resources for the City government. Components of the Department include Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Performance Measurement, Internal Audit, Legislative Initiatives, and Management Systems.

The Operating Budget section reflects the coordination, development, and day-to-day management of the City's operating budget, while the Capital Budget formulates the five-year citywide capital improvement program.

The department is charged with providing policy makers with accurate and relevant information in an easily understood manner to foster sound decision-making. Through Performance Measurement, Internal Audit and Management Systems, the department provides systems analysis of management operations, which focus on ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of City services.

Through these and other initiatives, the department is able to focus on reviewing and analyzing organizational performance, the impact of policies on operating costs and compliance with established codes, policies and procedures. The department also works closely with other local and state agencies and the state legislature through Legislative Initiatives to protect and promote the interests of the City of Dayton.