Understanding Town Finances and the Budget Process (S2, 23)

How does a town manage its finances - and what goes into building the annual budget?In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, Amanda Converse and Mia Baumgarten take a behind-the-scenes look at how municipal finance works in Orleans with new Finance Director Darrin Tangeman.The conversation breaks down what the Finance Department does, how the town’s budget is developed, and why financial planning matters for both day-to-day services and long-term sustainability.Listeners will learn how departments work together during the budget process, what challenges towns face when balancing priorities, and how residents can stay informed and engaged as the budget takes shape.