Department Budgets

Board of Supervisors

— Budget and Operational Plan —

Mission Statement

To set priorities and policies for the overall operations of the various County departments and districts, and appropriate and spend money on programs that meet the needs of County residents.

Department Overview

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the Board of Supervisors governs the Santa Cruz County unincorporated area and is the executive and legislative governing body of the County of Santa Cruz. The Board directs overall operations of the various County departments and districts by establishing policies and approving the budgets and financing for all of County government and certain special districts.

The Board of Supervisors also serves as the governing body for a number of political entities separate from the County, including County Service Areas, the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and County road maintenance districts. Board members also serve on other local and regional boards such as the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, the Local Agency Formation Commission and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.

Department Budget Overview

Budget Summary of Changes

The Board of Supervisors budget is status quo and supports equity and climate action objectives through policy creation and appropriations that reflect equity and climate change considerations. The budget maintains current staffing levels with no changes to net funded positions. Increases in salaries and benefits reflect negotiated cost increases only. Increases in services and supplies reflect a return to memberships in various associations and costs for training and education and associated travel expenses as conference attendance returns to in-person events.

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Total Expenses
$3,603,293
3%
1
Total Revenues
$0
0%
2
General Fund Contribution
$3,603,293
3%
3
Other Fund Contributions
$0
0%
3
Funded Staffing
17.00
0
4
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Footnotes

1 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Allowed Budget

2 – General Fund Contribution is the share of General County Revenues (primarily property tax and other local taxes) allocated to each department. Other funds that contribute to this budget are shown on the Budget Details page.

3 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2022).

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