Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Roberto Manchia, County Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Final Budget Changes to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Approved Recommended Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the following actions related to final budget revisions to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Approved Recommended Budget:
Adopt Resolutions:
Adopting the revised budget of the County of San Mateo as to expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and making appropriations therefore; and
Adopting the revised budget of the County of San Mateo as to the means of financing for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
Establishing the appropriation limit for the County of San Mateo for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
Authorizing an amendment to Master Salary Resolution No. 081981 as per Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted budget.
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BACKGROUND:
The County Budget Act (Government Code §§ 29000-29144, 30200, and 53065) requires that the Board of Supervisors adopt the County budget by October 2, 2026.
On June 9, 2026, as part of the two-year budget process, the Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget. The purpose of this subsequent budget transmittal is to adopt the FY 2026-27 Budget, which has been amended to include FY 2025-26 year-end Fund Balance adjustments; changes to local, state, and federal funding sources; increases in benefits; and other adjustments deemed necessary to ensure the effective delivery of services that contribute to achieving County goals.
DISCUSSION:
The FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget approved by the Board in June emphasized preparation for significant federal policy shifts and resulting economic uncertainty, financially positioning the County to meet challenges while seeking opportunities ahead. Since that time, year-end financial activities have been completed, estimates have been updated, and the County continues to pursue actions and work with ...
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