Budget Timeline

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The Code of Virginia governs the budget process in Prince William County (PWC). Sections 15.2-516 and 15.2-2503 require the County Executive to submit a proposed budget to the Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) no later than April 1 for the upcoming fiscal year. At PWC, the proposed budget is presented to the BOCS and posted online in February. The proposed budget includes all projected expenditures, including the transfer to Prince William County Schools, and must be balanced against projected revenues. Once the County Executive presents the proposed budget, the BOCS undertakes an extensive review and public comment period prior to final budget adoption. 

The process from a proposed to an adopted budget, including the Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP), lasts from February until April. Major milestones and their scheduled dates are listed below. Once each milestone is reached, deliverables are posted for public access.

 

FY2026 Budget Calendar

All meetings are open to the public and, unless indicated otherwise, held in the Board Chambers located in James J. McCoart Administration Center, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia 22192

Event/Milestone

Date Resources
Posted as Available
Proposed Budget
County Executive's initial proposed budget presentation to the BOCS.
February 18 at 7:00 PM Presentation | Video
Q&A Portal
Virtual Community Meeting
Saturday morning presentation with Question and Answer (Q&A) session.
February 22 at 9:00 AM Video
Proposed CIP
Proposed six-year capital infrastructure spending plan presentation to the BOCS.
February 25 at 7:00 PM Presentation | Video
Interactive Map
Planning Commission
- County CIP Work Session
- School CIP Work Session
- CIP Public Hearing (County & School)

February 26 at 6:00 PM
March 12 at 6:00 PM
March 26 at 7:00 PM

Video
Video
Coming
Budget Work Sessions
- Landfill Opening & Solid Waste
- Fire & Rescue / IT & 311 Services
- General Revenue Forecast
- Budget Q&A
 
March 4 at 2:00 PM
March 11 at 2:00 PM
March 18 at 2:00 PM
April 1 at 2:00 PM

Video
Video
Video
Coming
BOCS Public Hearings
Public's opportunity to comment about the proposed budget, which requires registration.
- Budget
- Budget & Tax Rates/Fees



March 18 at 7:00 PM
April 8 at 7:00 PM



Video
Coming
PWC Schools Budget Update
School board's approved budget presentation to the BOCS.
April 1 at 7:00 PM Coming
Budget Recap
County Executive's final budget considerations presentation to the BOCS.
April 8 at 7:00 PM Coming
Budget Markup
BOCS debates, amends, and works towards consensus for budget adoption.
April 15 at 2:00 PM Coming
Budget Adoption
BOCS official decision and vote on the Adopted Budget.
- Resolutions & Ordinances
- Final document posted online
April 22 at 7:00 PM



July 1 COB
Coming


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