The Office of Fiscal Agency is the operational arm of the Committee on Ways and Means.

• The Fiscal Agency reviews, monitors and researches all issues regarding the county budget from the perspective of providing appropriate legislative oversight.
• The Fiscal Agency provides both the Committee on Ways and Means and the chairperson of the Commission with accurate independent information and assessments regarding the economy of the nation, state and Wayne County, with particular emphasis upon Wayne County revenues and expenses.
• The Fiscal Agency prepares an annual report on the budget.
• The Fiscal Agency prepares a periodic status report on expenditures by each Commission department.
• The Fiscal Agency provides financial staff support and research assistance to all Commission committees