Ebony N. Shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
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.
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.
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.
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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Explore the various budgeted revenues
adopted by the Board of Supervisors. This includes revenues from
taxes, fees and other charges for services.
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.
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.