The OCFO/OCAO Mission: 

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 help enable NWS to fulfill its mission while building a Weather-Ready Nation. 

Learn more about the initiative for a Weather- Ready Nation here.

The OCFO/OCAO Vision: 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer shall be known throughout NWS for its expertise, customer service, and knowledgeable 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/OCAO 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, and empowered to perform duties at the highest standards, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Learn more about NOAA Awards to recognize valuable contributions here.

Budget Formulation and Execution Division:

The Budget Formulation & Execution team of the OCFO/OCAO specializes in financial planning, internal controls, and property management.  The team is responsible for ensuring that the organization has access to resources and guidance needed to properly forecast and disseminate weather information, especially during weather-related emergencies.  To help the NWS achieve its mission to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy, the Budget Formulation & Execution team:   

• Formulates, monitors, and executes the NWS Annual Budget
• Manages the NWS database for financial reporting
• Allocates and provides accounting resources to support the Portfolios, Offices, and Regions
• Develops and implements a program for internal audits and controls, business process improvement, and issuing federal compliance guidance
• Maintains monitoring and reporting NWS Property Accountability

Management and Organization Division:

The Management & Organization team of the OCFO/OCAO specializes in labor relations management, human capital planning, career framework development, and administrative policy.  The team is responsible for ensuring that the organization maintains proper staffing levels and for developing strategies for effective workforce management.  The NWS mission can only be fulfilled with supported employees who have access to adequate training.  In order to help achieve this goal, the Management & Organization team:

• Develops administrative policies
• Manages NWS’s workforce management policy and activities
• Coordinates national level labor-management relations within the NWS
• Acts as liaison to the General Accounting Office, Office of the Inspector General, and other investigative services
• Manages Awards and Recognition program
• Monitors NWS Human Resources software, including timekeeping, benefits, and travel reimbursement platforms

For a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that the NWS OCFO/OCAO manages, click here.

Our Directors:

For general inquiries about NWS OCFO/OCAO, please contact: nws.ocfo.ocao@noaa.gov