County Administrative Office
Overview
Mission Statement
To lead with innovation and collaboration, ensure fiscal responsibility, and promote equitable, results-oriented services under the guidance of the Board of Supervisors and on behalf of Santa Cruz County residents.
Department Overview
The County Administrative Office (CAO) budget includes both the CAO and the Clerk of the Board (COB) service areas. The CAO works under the policy direction of the Board of Supervisors. The CAO prepares and manages the County's budget, legislative analysis, economic development, contract and grant administration, intergovernmental relations, supervision of non-elected department heads, and oversight of emergency operations and all departmental functions. The COB manages the Board of Supervisors' meeting agendas and records.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Budget Summary of Changes
This is a status quo budget with no changes to funded positions. Increase in salaries and benefits reflect scheduled and negotiated increases only. Decreases in services and supplies reflect a reduction in professional services for one-time contracts, data processing services and the one-time purchase of the new agenda management system offset by the addition of the new hardware replacement fee, and funding for commissioner stipends. Intrafund transfers reflect an increase in cost allocation plan charges. Revenues reflect an increase in County overhead charges offset by decreases for various Clerk of the Board service charges and the move of FEMA reimbursements into a single account in General County Revenues.
Adopted Budget Summary of Changes
The Adopted Budget adds $252,156 from 2023-24 unspent contract expenditures that continue into 2024-25.
Open the Services Overview or Operational Plan Objectives below for more details.
Department Services and Objectives
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).
Budget Details
The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.
Expenses by Service
Expenses and Revenues over time
Personnel Details
The chart below provides the department personnel detail by division, service, and classification.