DATE:
March 24, 2026
18
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET STRATEGY PRESENTATIONS ON REQUESTS FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego's (County) departments are currently developing proposals for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Recommended Operational Plan, the County's annual budget, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors (Board). Today's item provides the opportunity for the Board to receive advance presentations regarding the proposed requests for use of ongoing County discretionary funding (i.e., General Purpose Revenue) in the coming fiscal year, and to identify priorities and suggest any revisions to inform budget development. General Purpose Revenue (GPR) is the unrestricted funding the County receives on an ongoing basis that can be used for any County priority at the Board's discretion, after funding all required mandates utilizing GPR. It typically includes property taxes, sales taxes, and other discretionary revenues that are not legally tied to a specific program or service.
RECOMMENDATION
SUPERVISOR TERRA LAWSON-REMER AND SUPERVISOR MONICA MONTGOMERY STEPPE
1. Receive presentations from all County business groups regarding the proposed requests for the use of ongoing General Purpose Revenue in Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the purpose of discussion, revision and prioritization by the Board of Supervisors.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego (County) is committed to fostering a culture of equity, belonging, and racial justice. We serve communities that include Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQIA+ individuals; people with disabilities; individuals with low incomes; older and younger residents; immigrants; refugees; and others who have historically experienced inequities. Each year, all County departments identify equity considerations when evaluating budget changes to ensure their capacity to deliver se...
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