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	City Administrative Officer Miguel A. Santana	213.473.7534
Finance, Performance Management, Management Audit	Assistant City Administrative Officer Raymond P. Ciranna (Executive Officer)	213.473.7523
	Budget Ben Ceja	213.978.7688
	Debt Management Natalie R. Brill	213.473.7526
	Revenue Projections Rexford M. Olliff	213.473.7599
	Systems Support, Technology Projects, Special Studies Jody A. Yoxsimer	213.473.7577
	Office Administration and Accounting Services Sylvia J. Romero	213.473.7591
Employee Relations, Public Safety, Risk Management	Assistant City Administrative Officer Vacant	213.978.7660
	Employee Relations Division Maritta H. Aspen (Acting)	213.978.7641
	Public Safety Edward F. Roes	213.978.7623
	Risk Management Victor T. Parker	213.978.7655
Facilities, Physical Infrastructure	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
Economic Development, Citywide Services	Assistant City Administrative Officer Vacant	213.473.7522
	Economic Development Aurora C. Abracia	213.473.7566
	Community Services Mary Therese Sauer	213.473.7556
	Proprietary Department Analysis (Airports, DWP, Harbor) and Disaster Grants William R. Koenig	213.978.7685

City Administrative Officer

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