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SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.

This year’s $9 billion spending plan consists of $3.2 billion in Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds (utility rates, fees and other dedicated revenue), $4 billion in General Fund (funded with $1 billion in discretionary revenue, $1.7 billion in reimbursements from restricted funds, and $1.3 billion in Federal, State and fee revenue dedicated to specific purposes), and $1.7 billion in Restricted Funds (amounts transferred to the General Fund to reimburse eligible expenditures in General Fund departments).

“Putting together this year’s budget required difficult decisions, and I appreciate the thoughtful and strategic approach our department heads took in identifying reductions,” said David Villanueva, county executive. “I am also grateful to the Board of Supervisors for their thoughtful discussions, careful consideration and leadership in making the tough choices necessary to adopt a balanced budget."

“Throughout this process, County leaders at every level demonstrated professionalism, responsibility and a commitment to serving our residents. Their dedication is something I’m incredibly proud of and reflects the very best of our County organization.”

The Board of Supervisors revised the Recommended Budget by restoring $9,916,137 in funding. This included $7,894,989 for the Sheriff’s Office, restoring funding for the Homeless Outreach Team ($2,517,073), Marine Patrol Unit ($1,092,248), Department of Boating and Waterways funding ($119,000), Gangs–South Unit ($1,669,302), Gangs–North Unit ($1,654,490), and the ID Theft Unit ($842,876). The Board also restored $1,372,072 for Community Prosecution positions in the District Attorney’s Office and $649,076 for the Public Defender’s Misdemeanor Mental Health Diversion program.

The County’s total budget is $9 billion, including a $4 billion General Fund, $3.2 billion in Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds, and $1.7 billion in Restricted Funds. The budget supports 12,897 employees countywide.