The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the county's five-year roadmap for planning, funding, and maintaining current and future capital infrastructure needs. It serves as a tool to identify necessary projects and coordinate their financing and timelines. The CIP provides a framework for the County Executive and County Board of Supervisors to manage bond sales, investment strategies, and project planning. In addition to the five-year plan, Fairfax County's CIP includes a forward-looking perspective on potential long-term requirements beyond the immediate planning period.