Office of Financial Management

"The first step to being a good accessibility ally is to learn about the different ways people with disabilities experience what is otherwise taken for granted." - Susan Bustetter, MPA, PMP, OFM Web Services Manager July is Disability Pride Month and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the diverse people with disabilities and their allies that work at OFM. Their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives enrich our workplace and strengthen our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in honoring their achievements and recognizing the importance of fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Today we're highlighting OFM's Web Services Manager, Susan Bustetter!

"For me, finding community at work is all about my team embracing differences whole heartedly. There is so much value in having people of different abilities involved in serving the public. Embracing my ADHD means culturally accepting repeating questions or discussions when I ask without judgement, providing a work from home option to focus, and embrace the need to stim without question. " - Paige Sharp, Serve WA Communications and Public Engagement Director   July is Disability Pride Month and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the diverse people with disabilities and their allies that work at OFM. Their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives enrich our workplace and strengthen our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in honoring their achievements and recognizing the importance of fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Today we're highlighting Serve WA's Communications and Public Engagement Director, Paige Sharp (she/they)! 

Governor Jay Inslee has announced the appointment of Pat Sullivan as the new Director of The Office of Financial Management (OFM), effective September 3. Pat brings extensive experience in public administration and a strong record of innovative leadership to this critical role. We express our sincere appreciation to David Schumacher for his exceptional leadership and contributions during his tenure at OFM. "I've always relished the opportunity to collaborate with legislators and agency leaders to build budgets and programs that enable Washingtonians to thrive," said Sullivan. "It's an honor to take on this role at the helm of OFM." Please join us in welcoming Pat Sullivan as the new Director of OFM! 🎉

"Being an ally to people with disabilities doesn't require expertise in accessibility from the start. Being an ally is an ongoing process of learning and practicing. You can begin by being mindful of accessibility in your daily work; taking small, consistent steps to improve accessibility. Remember that accessibility benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities." - Viet La, OFM App Developer July is Disability Pride Month and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the diverse people with disabilities and their allies that work at OFM. Their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives enrich our workplace and strengthen our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in honoring their achievements and recognizing the importance of fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Today we're highlighting OFM App Developer, Viet La!

Since day one, OFM's mission has been to empower Washingtonians by helping state agencies and the Legislature connect people, budgets, policies, data and systems. Our vision is to create an equitable future for every Washingtonian. We wanted our logo and brand to reflect our mission, vision, and values. After a thorough process exploring different concepts that resonated with our diverse communities and lines of business, we landed on our new design! Each design element, from color choice to graphics, was meticulously crafted to accessibility standards, while ensuring our brand remains inviting and professional. Learn more about our new logo on our website: https://lnkd.in/dZU2FwWK

"Raising awareness about disabilities by educating people that being disabled does not mean that we can’t do anything. As the first deaf president of Gallaudet University famously said: 'Deaf people can do anything but hear.' Celebrating disability pride shows the world that we may face challenges that non-disabled people may not experience but we are united and strong." - Brent Anderson, OFM Network Engineer   July is #DisabilityPrideMonth and to celebrate we're highlighting some of the diverse people with disabilities and their allies that work at OFM. Their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives enrich our workplace, strengthen our commitment to inclusivity, and inspire us. Join us in honoring their achievements and recognizing the importance of fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We're kicking off this series by highlighting OFM's Network Engineer, Brent Anderson!

We're doing research to improve our website and would like your input! We're seeking volunteers to participate in a usability study research session via Zoom during the week of July 29. Please fill out this short survey for the opportunity to share your feedback.

Exciting news for Washington State! Our population continues to grow steadily, reaching 8,035,700 as of April 1, 2024—this marks a 1.3% increase from last year. While slightly slower than the previous decade's average growth, this steady increase highlights Washington's appeal as a vibrant place to live and work. Read more about our population statistics on the Washington State Standard. #WashingtonState #PopulationGrowth #EconomicDevelopment

The next milestone in Washington State's budget planning process is approaching. State agencies will submit their budget requests to the Office of Financial Management in September, paving the way for Governor Jay Inslee's biennial budget proposal to the Legislature for 2023–25. Last week's revenue forecast adjustments underscore the importance of informed decision-making in managing our state's finances. Head to the Economic and Revenue Forecast website to read the full report and learn more about the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's role in shaping Washington's fiscal policies. #WashingtonStateBudget #BudgetProposal #PolicyMaking #StateGovernment