Regular-General Government # 34.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- 06/24/2025
- Brief Title
- Budget Principles Update
From:
Michael Webb, Chief Administrative Officer, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Mark Bryan, Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator's Office, x8150
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Receive and approve update to the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget Principles to add principles guiding reductions. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Bryan) (Est. Staff Presentation: 10 min)
Recommended Action
Receive and approve update to the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget Principles to add principles guiding reductions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only) |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
On January 28, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Principles. The Budget Principles serve to highlight and reinforce best practices and guide the budget development process for the upcoming year. A few notable provisions from the 2025-26 Budget Principles include:
- The budget shall be developed in accordance with best practices and principles as established in County financial policies while reflecting an organizational commitment to achieving a structurally balanced budget.
- The budget shall seek to strengthen financial sustainability by continuing to fund liabilities and considering the long-term impact of policy and funding decisions.
- The budget will seek out all opportunities for ongoing revenue enhancements, long-term cost savings, and consider all options to minimize program reductions and service impacts.
In light of the current fiscal situation and budgetary challenges facing the County, an update to the Budget Principles is presented to the Board of Supervisors for consideration (Attachment A). The update is to add guiding values specifically related to budgetary reductions. The overall purpose of the Budget Principles remains unchanged: to guide the budget development process, holding to the core values as set forth by the Board of Supervisors. Adding principles specific to budget reductions will assist staff, the Budget Ad Hoc Subcommittee, and ultimately the entire Board in the consideration of budget reductions to reach structural balance. Such principles can serve as a guidepost and basis for budget reduction development and recommendations moving forward.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel
Financial Services
Human Resources
Financial Services
Human Resources
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 06/12/2025 11:04 AM |
| Michael Webb | Michael Webb | 06/16/2025 04:23 PM |
| Tom Haynes | Tom Haynes | 06/17/2025 09:51 PM |
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 06/18/2025 11:20 AM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 06/18/2025 01:57 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Lupita Ramirez
- Started On:
- 06/11/2025 05:05 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 06/18/2025