Budget

Overview

It is my privilege to present the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Over the past year, we’ve made meaningful progress in infrastructure, service delivery, and equity—while staying fiscally responsible. This $1.23 billion budget, including a $793.5 million General Fund, reflects the values of our community. It includes 2,724.16 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions across 22 departments that provide a wide range of public safety, safety net, land use, community, infrastructure and support services.

Carlos J. Palacios
County Executive Officer

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Economic Outlook

The U.S. economy remains resilient but faces growing headwinds. While inflation has moderated and job growth continues, high interest rates, tight credit conditions, and global trade tensions are dampening investment and raising the risk of a slowdown. Uncertainty in financial markets and federal policy is creating volatility that could impact public revenues and household spending in the months ahead.

Governor Newsom’s upcoming May Revision will reflect a downgraded economic outlook for California, driven by trade policy uncertainty, market volatility, and delayed tax filings in wildfire-affected regions like Los Angeles County.

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Budget Summary

The Proposed 2025-26 Budget provides for expenditures of $1.23 billion offset by revenues of $1.15 billion and $78.1 million in direct fund contributions. The largest fund included in the County budget is the General Fund. The Proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget is balanced with $793.5 million in expenditures and revenues. The budget reduces by 74.40 FTE positions to a total of 2,724.16 FTE positions while maintaining General Fund reserves at 12.7% or $98.1 million.

New in the Proposed Budget is the County’s five year, 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, richer details within each department’s budget, including discussions on emerging issues, and a new Debt Overview summarizing the County’s debt and liabilities.

Financial Summary

Personnel Summary

Line-Item Detail

Debt Overview

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Your Tax Dollars at Work

We all pay taxes that support local public institutions and infrastructure. Use the infographic below to learn more about how your tax dollars support the County and other government agencies.

Department Budgets

Department budgets reflect the County’s priorities and mandates. Dive into the numbers to see major financial and operational changes in the department or service of your choice.

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