JOHN ARNOLD
Director of Strategic Planning & Budgeting
John Arnold started work for the State of Arizona in May 1997. Mr. Arnold currently serves as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting. The Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting provides a central Executive branch resource for the compilation, analysis, and investigation of state fiscal matters. It advises the Governor in preparation of the Executive budget and advocates for that budget through the legislative process. The office assists and advises all entities of state government in budget development and execution. It also coordinates the process of defining state government programs, developing strategic plans, and measuring program performance to achieve desired results. The office is also responsible for fulfilling constitutionally and legislatively mandated reporting requirements related to the state budget.
Prior to his work with OSPB, Mr. Arnold served as the Executive Director of the School Facilities Board (SFB), a position he has held since October 2005. The SFB oversees the K-12 school facility system, which includes more than 120 million square feet of academic space. Under his guidance, the SFB successfully constructed 123 new schools, launched an energy efficiency program, completed a 21st century school analysis, and distributed more than $270 million in building renovation funds.
During Mr. Arnold’s tenure, the SFB used both cash and debt financing to construct new schools and complete school renovations. Mr. Arnold oversaw the issuance and maintenance of over $2.5 billion in school construction related debt.
In addition to his duties at the Board, Mr. Arnold served from 2006 to 2008 in the Governor’s Growth Cabinet reviewing and planning for longterm state infrastructure needs related to growth. Mr. Arnold has also recently worked with the Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery overseeing the distribution of approximately $300 million in federal state fiscal stabilization funds.
Prior to his appointment as Executive Director, John worked for the School Facilities Board as the Deputy Director of Finance. He served in this position from May 2000 through October 2005. As the Deputy Director, he oversaw all financial transactions, developed and implemented the agency budget, maintained project budgets, and tracked total project costs. During this time, the SFB completed the Deficiency Correction program, a $1.3 billion school renovation and modernization program.
Before joining the School Facilities Board, he was the Education Manager in the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting responsible for all K-12 and higher education budgets. John was with OSPB from June 1997 through May of 2000. He rejoined the budget office in 2002 for a brief time to assist in a transition between budget directors.
John has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Science degrees in Accounting (Taxation) and Public Management from Brigham Young University.
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