Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs

Department Head - Janet Penksa, Commissioner
Phone Number - (716)-851-5922
Address - 203 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202

Description of Services

• Represent the Mayor in fiscal matters with Local, State and Federal Governments
• Serve as member of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency & Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation
• Supervise the preparation and administration of the annual budget
• Schedule and organize Mayor's public and private hearings
• Monitors expenditures and revenues projected in the budget
• Set the policy and prepare legislation for budget changes and personnel amendments
• Prepare budget status reports and projections of future year fiscal plans
• Keep abreast of State and Federal regulations affecting City Finances
• Study methods and operations of the City in order to improve their efficiency, quality and effectiveness.
• Perform financial analysis of City projects and operations
• Maintain cost information of City employees fringe benefits for use in budget and contract negotiations.