2012-2014 Business Plan and 2012 Budget

The 2012-2014 Business Plan Update and 2012 Budget outlines how and where the City plans to allocate resources to provide good value for taxpayers.  It provides a balance between achieving Mississauga’s priorities and reflecting the needs of residents.  Reviewed and updated annually, the four year plan is based on the City’s five strategic priorities: 

• Delivering Existing Services
• Implementing the Strategic Plan
• Delivering Value for Money through Continuous Improvement
• Maintaining our Infrastructure
• Continuing to be an Employer of Choic

The approved budget serves four main functions - a Policy Document, a Financial Plan, an Operations Guide and a means of Communication:

• Policy Document:  The budget represents the most important set of policy decisions City Council will make regarding how and where public resources will be spent. The document establishes the framework for services: the way they will be provided and how they will be funded.
  

• Financial Plan: The budget process is also a total and thorough effort in fiscal planning and provides a multi-year focus. This document discusses the impact of today’s decisions on tomorrow's future.
  
  
• Operations Guide:  The budget is a road map” for department managers. It provides a service framework which includes not only financial information but personnel levels and performance targets.
  
  
• Communications Device:  The budget is the single most important opportunity the City has for communicating its financial, operational and policy goals to all its ratepayers, to City Council and to City staff.

See below for the current Business Plan and Budget document in PDF format. This software is free and available from the Adobe Website.

Volume 1 includes the City Wide Business Plan, Financial Overview and the 2012-2014 Business Plan and Budgets by Service Area.

Volume 2 includes detailed supporting information in seven separate appendices.

Budget Committee agendas, minutes and presentations are available here.