City of Los Angeles

The City Administrative Officer (CAO) is the chief financial advisor to the Mayor and the Council and reports directly to both. The CAO conducts studies and investigations, carries out research and makes recommendations on a wide variety of City management matters for the Mayor and Council. The CAO assists the Mayor and Council in the preparation of the City budget, plans and directs the administration of the budget and directs the development of work programs and standards. The CAO represents the management of the City in negotiating all labor contracts. In addition, the CAO chairs and participates in many coordinating committees and performs other duties required by the Mayor and Council.

CAO General Information	Receptionist TTY/TDD	213.473.7500 213.473.9750
Administration	Interim City Administrative Officer Raymond P. Ciranna	213.473.7534
Executive Officer	Executive Officer Vacant
Finance, Performance Management, Economic Development and Studies Division	Assistant City Administrative Officer Vacant
	Economic Development Aurora C. Abracia	213.473.7566
	Strategic Planning and Management Studies David D. Luther	213.473.7533
	Systems Support, Technology Projects, Special Studies Jody A. Yoxsimer	213.473.7577
	Revenue Rexford M. Olliff	213.473.7599
Employee Relations, Public Safety, Risk Management, Proprietary Departments Division	Assistant City Administrative Officer Tom A. Coultas	213.978.7660
	Employee Relations Tom A. Coultas	213.978.7660
	Public Safety Budgets Edward F. Roes	213.978.7623
	Proprietary Department Analysis (Airports, DWP, Harbor) and Disaster Grants William R. Koenig	213.978.7685
	Risk Management Victor T. Parker	213.978.7655
Facilities, Physical Infrastructure, Citywide Services, Debt and Administration Division	Assistant City Administrative Officer Patricia J. Huber	213.978.0605
	Municipal Facilities Maria R. Cardenas	213.473.7543
	Physical Plant David H. Hirano	213.978.7621
	Debt Management Natalie R. Brill	213.473.7526
	Citywide Services Mary Therese Sauer	213.473.7556
	Office Administration and Accounting Services Sylvia J. Romero	213.473.7591

City Administrative Officer

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