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The Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an overview regarding the County budget process and process for the Parks Administration, River, and Rubicon Programs. (Est. Time: 30 Min.)
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The Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommends that the Parks and Recreation Commission receive an overview regarding the County budget process and process for the Parks Administration, River, and Rubicon Programs.
Each year in late fall, County Staff begins the budget development process. Staff utilizes a Master Budget Calendar, available online, in order to meet important budget deadlines during the development process. Budget development may last up to six months each year. Government Code requires that the Recommended Budget be submitted to the Board of Supervisors on or before June 30th. County budget requirements are specified in California Government Code, Title 3, Division 3, Chapter 1. Budget and Tax Levy [29000-29144]. Designated budget staff in each department and / or division is responsible for preparation of a budget request which includes financial information and program information. Staff then submits this information to the Chief Administrative Office where it is reviewed, analyzed, and changes may be made based on a number of factors. Typically, the completed department/ division budget packages are due in late February. At the department/ division level, staff is typically working on budget from November through February.
Once the Recommended Budget is complete, it is presented before the Board of Supervisors. Members of the public and Department Heads are given the opportunity to provide statements/ feedback regarding the Recommended Budget at this time and the Board may direct that modifications be made. In September after the close of the previous fiscal year, the Board of Supervisors holds a final budget meeting and adopts the bu...
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