Santa Ana, Calif. (May 20, 2026) – The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.
The FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, a balanced budget totaling $10.5 billion, of which $5.2 billion is the General Fund budget with $1.3 billion in General Purpose Revenue to cover the cost of providing County mandated services. The Recommended Budget reflects a responsible stewardship of resources and a continued commitment to long-term fiscal strength and stability.
A new FY 2026-27 Budget at a Glance was developed, and is also available online to provide members of the public with a focused overview of the County’s Recommended Budget, including the overall budget structure, allocation of General Purpose Revenue, results from the Community Budget Priorities Survey, and a summary of major County initiatives such as OC Cares: Master Plan for Aging, OC Housing, and OC Cares: Justice, Prevention & Intervention.
The County Budget & Finance Office will host an Open House, in-person, on June 3, 2026 from 3 pm – 7 pm at the County Administration North building where staff will share an overview of the County’s budget development process, highlights of key priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and be available to address any specific or general questions you may have. Members of the public are encouraged to find more information about this event by visiting cfo.ocgov.com/public-workshop. The public may submit comments or questions about the Budget through the County Budget & Finance Office website at cfo.ocgov.com/public-feedback.
The County Executive Office looks forward to presenting the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors during the Public Budget Hearings scheduled for June 9, 2026. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the FY 2026-27 Annual Budget at their June 23, 2026 meeting.
The FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, Transmittal Letter, Department Contact List and Budget at a Glance can be found online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.
The County also invites members of the public to explore additional budgetary and financial information online through the OpenOC data tool, the Strategic Financial Plan and budget reports. These helpful resources can be found at the links above and: ocgov.com/about/openoc.
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