CIP means Capital Improvements Program.
In Montgomery County, the CIP is the multi-year plan for capital projects such as public buildings, roads, school facilities, parks, major renovations, and other long-term public assets.
The CIP is different from the operating budget. The operating budget pays for annual services and yearly costs. The CIP organizes long-term project costs, schedules, and funding sources.
Why It Matters
The CIP is where residents should look for long-term project plans, especially school construction, public buildings, roads, parks, and major renovations.
Common Misunderstanding
A project listed in the CIP is not the same thing as an annual service budget. A school building project belongs in the capital budget system. Teacher salaries belong in the operating budget.