North Dakota Office of Management and Budget
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| North Dakota Office of Management and Budget | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Office of Management and Budget |
| Formed | 1970s |
| Jurisdiction | State of North Dakota |
| Headquarters | Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Parent agency | Office of the Governor of North Dakota |
North Dakota Office of Management and Budget The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget is the central fiscal and administrative office that supports the Governor of North Dakota, manages statewide budget processes, oversees information technology services, and conducts policy analysis for executive branch agencies. It operates from Bismarck, North Dakota and coordinates with agencies such as the North Dakota Department of Health, North Dakota Department of Transportation, University of North Dakota, and North Dakota State University on resource allocation, procurement, and performance measurement. The office interacts with the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, North Dakota Supreme Court, and local entities including the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, and tribal governments like the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation.
History
The office traces institutional roots to executive management reforms in the late 20th century influenced by models used in the United States federal Office of Management and Budget, the National Performance Review, and state-level counterparts such as the California Department of Finance and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Early milestones involved consolidation of fiscal controls alongside the Governor of North Dakota’s office during administrations of figures like Arthur A. Link and Ed Schafer. Legislative developments by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly shaped statutory authorities, while interactions with institutions such as the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education and North Dakota Department of Human Services expanded responsibilities for grants, procurement, and IT consolidation. Major events influencing the office include energy sector shifts tied to the Bakken Formation, fiscal cycles after the Great Recession (2007–2009), and emergency responses coordinated with the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services.
Organization and Leadership
Organizational structure aligns under the Office of the Governor of North Dakota with divisions similar to those in the Washington State Office of Financial Management and the Minnesota Management and Budget Office. Leadership typically includes a director or budget director appointed by the Governor of North Dakota and confirmed through processes involving the North Dakota Senate. The office works alongside executive cabinet members such as the heads of the North Dakota Department of Commerce, North Dakota Department of Health, and North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to integrate fiscal policy and operational priorities. Collaborative relationships extend to metropolitan institutions including City of Grand Forks officials, county administrators in Ward County, North Dakota, and federal partners like regional offices of the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Transportation.
Functions and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities mirror those of state budget offices such as the New York Division of the Budget and include preparing the governor’s budget proposal to the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, administering statewide procurement and contracting, and overseeing grant management for entities like the North Dakota Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The office administers payroll and centralized financial reporting comparable to systems used by the State of Alaska Office of Management and Budget while managing risk and compliance functions similar to those in the Florida Department of Management Services. It also coordinates capital planning for institutions such as the State Capitol (Bismarck, North Dakota), manages fiscal responses to commodity price swings tied to the Bakken Formation oil fields, and supports intergovernmental initiatives with the National Governors Association.
Budgeting and Financial Management
The office conducts biennial and supplemental budgeting processes that integrate revenue forecasts, expenditure controls, and fiscal notes submitted to the North Dakota Legislative Assembly’s appropriations committees. It employs forecasting techniques comparable to those used by the Congressional Budget Office and state agencies such as the Pennsylvania Governor’s Budget Office to model revenues from severance taxes, sales taxes, and federal transfers from programs like Medicaid (United States). Financial management duties include maintaining the statewide accounting system, overseeing the state payroll tied to institutions like the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University, and producing comprehensive annual financial reports analogous to those by the Government Accountability Office. The office also administers debt issuance strategies for capital projects involving entities such as the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association and municipal partners.
Information Technology and Data Services
The office leads IT consolidation and enterprise services, coordinating with agencies such as the North Dakota Department of Transportation, North Dakota Department of Health, and higher education IT offices at the University of North Dakota. Responsibilities include enterprise resource planning, cybersecurity alignment with federal standards from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, data governance, and statewide broadband initiatives that intersect with programs by the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Department of Agriculture rural development efforts. The office supports data sharing and analytics used by public health partners during events like influenza seasons and collaborates on geospatial data with the United States Geological Survey.
Performance Measurement and Policy Analysis
The office administers performance measurement frameworks and program evaluations comparable to practices promoted by the Government Performance and Results Act and the Center for State & Local Government Excellence. It develops key performance indicators for agencies such as the North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and education institutions like the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and provides policy analysis on subjects ranging from tax policy to workforce development in coordination with the North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance program. Analytical outputs inform executive decisions during budget negotiations with the North Dakota Legislative Assembly and support grant applications to federal programs administered by entities like the United States Department of Education.