As Pandemic Slams Revenues, County Releases New Spending Plan
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The proposed budget calls for cutting $50 million from what departments say is needed to continue their existing services. It’s up for public input at a Sept. 1 hearing.
OC Shifted Millions from Public Health in Last Decade While Doubling Sheriff Spending
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OC sheriff’s deputies now make more than double what the county’s social workers do in median pay and benefits, according to payroll data, a gap that has widened further in recent years.
Orange County Grapples With ‘Devastating’ $458 Million Revenue Drop Projection
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As retail sales plummet during the pandemic, local governments across America are facing massive budget holes. Orange County is no exception.
County Budget Hearing Kicks Off With Some Requests Not Recommended for Funding
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Most of the discussion is expected to center on how to divvy up the more than $60 million in extra discretionary funding for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Harbor Debate: How Much Public Money Should Businesses Get?
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Supervisors debate whether the county should be spending money to promote businesses in and around Dana Point Harbor as the area undergoes a facelift.
Five Things to Know About the County Budget
County Government
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Here is a rundown of what Orange County residents need to know as supervisors gear up to pass a $5.8 billion spending plan next month.
Should Supervisors Have Greater Say in Work of Human Relations Council?
County Government
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Supervisor Andrew Do said he wanted supervisors to get more involved before OC Human Relations’ contract is renewed next year. That didn’t sit well with Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
County Supervisors Exempt Themselves From Budget Cuts
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Virtually every other county department faces a 5-percent decrease.
Amid Uncertainty, Orange County Unveils Its Budget
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While the 2013-2014 budget is largely status quo, a judge’s decision involving $73 million in property taxes means that could change.
Despite Bipartisan Effort, County Might Be Headed for ‘Bankruptcy Light’
Government
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Orange County officials worked into the weekend in an attempt to get back $48 million in tax revenue taken by Gov. Jerry Brown, but ended up falling short. What now?