North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management

The North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management (OSBM) delivers the highest quality budget development and management services for state government. Overseeing the state’s [budget process](https://www.osbm.nc.gov/budget) is at the heart of much of what we do. Yet OSBM is much more than budgets. - Our team provides budget and policy analysis counsel to the Governor, state agencies, and state legislature. - We analyze [economic and demographic data](https://www.osbm.nc.gov/facts-figures) to inform decisions and maintain a balanced budget. - We provide state agencies with services to support stewardship of public resources and prudent decision-making. This includes tools to improve [operational efficacy](https://www.osbm.nc.gov/operational-excellence) through data and evidence, such as strategic planning, performance management, and impact analysis. - And we support [agencies’ financial control structures](https://www.osbm.nc.gov/stewardship-services) such as grants management, internal audits, and the oversight committee for retired state employees' health benefits. - Our office is also home to the [state fraud hotline](https://www.osbm.nc.gov/stewardship-services/fraud), where any citizen can report suspected misuse of public resources. > **Our Mission** > Professionally serve North Carolinians by providing objective information and analysis to ensure a balanced budget and effective stewardship of public resources > **Our Vision** > We are an innovative team committed to public service, responsible fiscal management, and insightful analysis