DATE:
November 18, 2025
21
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
EXPLORING SAVINGS, REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS, AND CONTRACTED SERVICE OPTIMIZATION THROUGH AN AD HOC FISCAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
Each fiscal year, the County of San Diego (County) develops an annual budget based on anticipated revenue from County property taxes, the state and federal government and other sources, such as grants and fees. On June 24, 2025 (6), the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a structurally balanced budget through the County's $8.63 billion Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operational Plan.
On July 22, 2025 (8), September 22, 2025, and September 30, 2025, the Board received reports on potential County impacts resulting from federal and State budget actions, where it was highlighted that the County could be responsible for tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, in increased costs to provide services related to the healthcare, food, and housing needs of thousands of San Diegans.
The County currently spends approximately $2.2 billion annually through contracts for the procurement of goods and services, including construction projects. The County has also entered into agreements that provide the County with additional revenue. On August 26, 2025 (29), the Board approved updates to the County's procurement policies to increase competition in contracting by reducing barriers, increasing access and making it easier for small and local businesses, including Social Equity Enterprises, to conduct business with the County. These policy changes, which became effective on September 25, 2025, also provide an opportunity for the County to explore the potential for new revenue enhancements through the review of County contracts, the application of recent policy changes to existing contracts, and potential changes to contracting policies, standards and procedures. This analysis will enable the County to determine if cost savings...
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