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Labor & Employment Services

City of Atlanta
Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) Operating Budget

The Department of Labor and Employment Services started in 2023 and is responsible for the administration, implementation, and execution of federal government labor and workforce programs and initiatives, including overseeing WorkSource Atlanta.

Budget Overview

The total proposed FY2026 operating budget for the Department of Labor and Employment Services is $1,015,562. This is an increase of $15,562 (+1.5%) from the previous year.

The number of authorized full-time equivalent positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 4.8 to 5.13 (+6.9%).

FY2026 Proposed Budget Book – Department of Labor and Employment Services

Budget Briefing

The department has its FY2026 budget briefing on Thursday, May 15, at 3:30pm. (YouTube: Atlanta City Council)

Committee of Purview

The Atlanta City Council’s Community Development/Human Services Committee has jurisdiction over the Department of Labor and Employment Services.

Community Development/Human Services Committee

2025 committee membership: