Office of The Chief Financial Officer

Scattered storms will continue across the Deep South; showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain, are possible across the central/northern Plains

Unsettled weather will continue across the across the Deep South and back into the lower Mississippi Valley with periodic showers and thunderstorms. Isolated severe thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are also possible Wednesday afternoon across the High Plains. Read More >

NWS OCFO/CAO Mission Statement

The NWS Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer leads effective and responsible stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources and establishes budget, internal controls, and administrative policies and procedures to enable NWS to fulfill its mission while building a Weather Ready Nation.

NWS OCFO/CAO Vision Statement

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer shall be known throughout NWS for its expertise, customer service, knowledgeable and professional guidance with a focus on delivering consistent, responsive and effective support to all NWS stakeholders.

We will provide timely, accurate and complete information and analysis to support transparent decision-making.

OCFO/CAO shall foster a positive workplace environment where employees are valued for their contributions, acknowledged for quality work, encouraged to develop skills to reach professional goals, empowered to perform duties at the highest standards, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Activities of the CFO's Office will contribute toward meeting all goals of the NWS Strategic Plan. The CFO's Office leads and/or participates directly in two NWS Strategic Planning Goals:

Change the NWS Organizational Culture

Manage NWS Resources