Ebony N. Shelton

Chief Administrative Officer

A Message About the Adopted Budget

I am honored to present this budget as the County’s new Chief Administrative Officer. And as a native San Diegan, I am very proud to say this plan reflects the communities we serve. 

Understanding the County of San Diego Budget

The County’s balanced budget is a two-year plan that shows how funds will be used for the first year and makes recommendations for the second year.

Highlights from the County's recommended budget.

Information about the recommended budget for the media and the public.

A two-year budget plan that shows how the County will spend its money for the first year and recommendation for the second year.

After the recommended budget is submitted to the Board of Supervisors, a change letter suggests proposed additions.

A two-year adopted budget plan that shows how the County will spend its money for the year and recommendations for the second year.


2024 Important Dates and Public Meetings

May 2

Recommended budget released and comment period begins

Budget recommended by the Interim Chief Administrative Officer is released to the public.

Online comments open

 

May 14 & 16

10 AM

Budget presentations to the Board of Supervisors

County business groups provide presentations during public Board of Supervisors meetings.

May 23 & 29

May 23: In-person Open House at 5:30 PM

May 29: Virtual meeting at 6 PM

Community Budget Sessions

The public can review information on the recommended budget and provide comments.

More information

June 4 & 6

June 4 at 9 AM

June 6 at 5:30 PM

Public hearings on recommended budget

The public can provide comments during a public Board of Supervisors meetings.

 

June 13

5 PM

Budget hearings formally end

Revised recommended budget available online.

Online comments close

 

June 25
 

Budget deliberations and adoption

The Board of Supervisors adopts a budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and tentatively approves a budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
 


How To Get Involved

Learn about what the County does at Engage San Diego County and participate in the budget process. Watch the video below, see important dates above for details, and watch Board meetings and budget hearings here.

What the County does: a quick introduction

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2024-25 Budget Information

Revenues

$8.53 Billion

Adopted Operational Plan Fiscal Year 2024-25

Explore the various budgeted revenues adopted by the Board of Supervisors. This includes revenues from taxes, fees and other charges for services.

Expenditures

$8.53 Billion

Adopted Operational Plan Fiscal Year 2024-25

Explore the various budgeted expenditures adopted by the Board of Supervisors. This includes expenditures in public safety, health, land use and finance & general government.
 

The 2024-25 County of San Diego Budget Explained

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Highlights from the County's recommended budget.

Past Years Budget Documents


A comprehensive overview of the CAO's recommended financial plan for the County's operations for the next two fiscal years.

Proposed changes to the CAO Recommended Operational Plan submitted by the CAO and/or members of the Board of Supervisors. The CAO Change Letter updates the Recommended Operational Plan with information that becomes available after the latter document is published.

The Board of Supervisors' two-year financial plan that allocates resources to specific programs and services that support the County's long-term goals; it includes the adopted budget for the first year and a tentative budget that is approved in principle for the second year.