The mission of the Office of Budget and Finance (HCFB) is to develop agency-wide policies and procedures and provide support and assistance to the FHWA Headquarters and field offices related to formulation and execution of Agency budgets, and the proper utilization and accounting of Agency resources. The Office provides support and assistance to State departments of transportation and other program partners in improving financial management practices. HCFB is responsible for the development and utilization of accounting and budget systems throughout FHWA. The Office provides technical support to the Congress and other program partners in deliberations regarding financial aspects of Federal surface transportation programs.