DATE:
January 27, 2026
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
BUDGET WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS PROCESS AND RECEIVE COMMUNITY INPUT ON BUDGET PRIORITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego's (County) Operational Plan, which includes the County's budget, is prepared annually according to the California County Budget Act and the San Diego County Code of Administrative Ordinances. This plan provides an overview of resource allocation for programs and services that support the County's goals over the next two years. The first year of the Operational Plan is considered for formal adoption by the County's Board of Supervisors as the operating budget and the second year of the Operational Plan is approved in principle for planning purposes and is subject to revision in the next budget cycle.
This letter presents the County of San Diego budget process at a budget workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the County Administration Center. An evening meeting for community input on budget priorities will be held the same day at 5:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Receive the County of San Diego Budget process presentation at a budget workshop on January 27, 2026.
2. Hold a meeting for community input on budget priorities on January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego (County) is committed to advancing equity and addressing longstanding disparities that have impacted our communities. A critical part of this work is understanding how financial resources are allocated and how budgetary decisions affect community outcomes. In 2021, the County introduced the Budget Equity Assessment Tool to help departments assess the benefits and potential negative unintended consequences of budget requests and allocations. This tool strengthens equity considerations within the broader budget development process.
This presentation on the County's budget process supports that effort by hig...
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