Board of Supervisors
Total Expenses
$3,945,842
6%
1Total Revenues
$0
0%
2General Fund Contribution
$3,875,342
4%
3
District Sales Tax Contribution
$65,000
-100%
4
Other Fund Contributions
5,500
-100%
5
Funded Staffing
18.00
1.00
6Website
Overview
Mission Statement
The Board of Supervisors sets the priorities, policies, and appropriations for the overall operations of the various County departments and certain special districts to meet the needs of County residents.Department Overview
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the Board of Supervisors governs the Santa Cruz County unincorporated area and is the executive and legislative governing body of the County of Santa Cruz. The Board directs overall operations of the various County departments and districts by establishing the priorities and policies as well as approving the budgets and financing for County government and certain special districts.The Board of Supervisors also serves as the governing body for several political entities separate from the County, including County Service Areas, the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and County road maintenance districts. Board members also serve on other local and regional boards such as the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Adopted Budget Summary
The Adopted Budget increased staffing to 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, including negotiated salary and benefit increases. Appropriations totaled $3,945,842, funded by a General Fund Contribution of $3,875,342, a District Sales Tax Contribution of $65,000 and use of Other Fund Contributions of $5,500.Budget Summary
The budget added 1.0 FTE Administrative Aide with an expected offsetting reduction in 2025-26. The budget increased expenses by $232,549 largely from a $175,735 change in facility charges to properly reflect the cost of facility services and utilities offset by reductions for one-time contributions to other agencies. Additional expenses supported the changeover in staffing for Districts 2 and 5 and the restoration of 1.0 FTE Administrative Aide position. The budget maintained funding for the Young Supervisors Academy to introduce young people to County government, Board member travel associated with agency assignments, and various professional memberships.Last Day Budget Summary
The Last Day Budget added $115,000 in expenses from $65,000 of District Sales Tax Contributions and $50,000 of General Fund C ontributions for Board Directed initiatives.Final Budget Summary
The Final Budget added $5,500 in expenses, for the rebudgeting of a copier lease which was not entered into until fiscal year 2025-26, funded by the carryover of prior year fund balance.Department Operations and Performance
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Board of Supervisors
Expenses
$3,945,842
Operational Plan Objectives and Accomplishments
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Major Budget Changes
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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.
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