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File #: 24-0298    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/16/2024 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action:
Title: Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Presentation of a Budget Deficit Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 23/24 and 24/25 Focusing on Revenue Management, Expense Management, and Leadership Accountability; and Direction to Staff as Needed (Sponsor: Executive Office)
Attachments: 1. Budget Deficit Plan - Gantt, 2. Budget Deficit Plan, 3. 02-27-24 Budget Deficit Turnaround Plan - Slide deck
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: February 27, 2024


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441


ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda

TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes


AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Presentation of a Budget Deficit Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 23/24 and 24/25 Focusing on Revenue Management, Expense Management, and Leadership Accountability; and Direction to Staff as Needed
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve presentation of the Budget Deficit Plan for FY 23/24 and 24/25 focusing on revenue management, expense management, and leadership accountability; and direction to staff as needed.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
N/A

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Budget Deficit Plan prioritizes revenue management, expense management, and leadership accountability. It includes a range of strategies designed to enhance revenue streams for the County. This involves exploring avenues for increasing tax revenues, including refining property tax calculations for optimal collection efficiency. The plan aims to gradually reduce reliance on the general fund for revenue, potentially through strategic budget allocations and fiscal diversification initiatives.

Emphasis is placed on prioritizing process improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of management accountability. Strengthening internal and external communication channels will be crucial in ensuring transparent governance and effective decision-making throughout the implementation of the deficit reduction plan.

Overall, the budget deficit plan will adopt a holistic approach that addresses both revenue and expenditure management while emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability in achieving fiscal sustainability for the organization.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide direction to staff.

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