FY2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
Appendix C
• Operating and Capital budget requests are reviewed by OMBS and the Executive
Leadership Team (ELT). The proposed budget recommendations are presented to the
General Manager/CEO in November.
• Once the GM/CEO has approved the annual Budget Proposal and Multi-Year plans, they
are presented to Board of Directors during the December meeting. They are also released
to the public in December.
Budget Discussion and Adoption
• The budget is presented and reviewed at the Finance and Administration Committee
meeting and the full Board will deliberate through the winter and early spring.
• Metro undertakes significant outreach efforts regarding the budget, including proposed
service changes, prior to adoption. The outreach occurs in three key areas:
• Public hearings: During the Budget Process, Metro holds at least one public hearing
to review any proposed service and/or fare changes, as well as the proposed use of
federal funding in the CIP. The comments and feedback received from residents
throughout the region is presented to the Board for consideration.
• Public participation: Metro’s Public Participation Plan guides substantial
additional outreach efforts beyond the public hearings; including open houses,
station pop-ups, and community events. The outreach will provide specific and
convenient opportunities for riders and local organizations to provide input and
discuss their views. It will ensure full and fair participation for all potentially
affected communities, including minority, low-income, and limited English
proficient populations.
• Rider survey: Metro also conducts an online survey to solicit rider input on key
questions regarding the budget and fare policy.
• Metro staff summarizes data collected from these efforts, as well as all public
comments/feedback received during the outreach process in a Staff Report that is delivered
to the Board for review.
• Collectively, Metro’s outreach efforts meet or exceed the requirements of both the
WMATA Compact and the Federal Transit Administration’s newly expanded Title VI
guidelines.
Amendments
• When necessary, amendments to the budget are presented to the Finance and
Administration Committee.
• The Finance and Administration Committee will present amendments to the Board for
review, approval and adoption.
Budget Implementation
• Preparation and implementation of the adopted budget occurs between May and June.
• The FY2017 proposed budget becomes effective on July 1, 2016.
• Monthly budget variance reports are prepared by OMBS to enable management to monitor
and control expenses and revenues.
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