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About the Office of the Chief Financial Officer

The CFO's team manages and oversees NOAA's accounting, billing, vendor payments, budgeting, strategic financial planning, performance and program evaluation, financial systems, internal control mechanisms, and financial policy functions—enabling NOAA to achieve its mission in a financially responsible manner.

We also ensure the completion of timely and accurate financial reports and analyses that improve decision making, comply with Federal requirements, and demonstrate effective management of taxpayer dollars.