WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Budget and Finance - Department 10500
Contact: Kelcee Mace, CFO
Department Description/Function
The Office of Budget and Finance provides financial management and administration to the Board of County Commissioners. This includes formulation, executions, and oversight for operating and capital improvement program budgets, which involve both short-term and long-term analysis. It is responsible for the financial and accounting practices for all County operations, including but not limited to management of cash funds and investments, administration of debt, interpretation and analysis of financial information, and the development and implementation of countywide financial policies and procedures, including financial and accounting control systems. The Office of Budget and Finance has oversight responsibilities for the Washington County Purchasing Office and Office of Grant Management.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
To protect the resources of the County through prudent fiscal management. This is an ongoing goal for the department. Work toward earning the Government Finance Officers Association Budget award. The FY2025 goal of implementing a process to create and maintain goals, accomplishments and performance metrics within each department was met but the submission for the award was not completed. It is expected to be completed in FY2026. Update the Enterprise Fund rate models.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Implemented GASB101 on compensated absences. Updated the FY2026 Citizens Guide to be more user friendly and contain the most pertinent information. Moved accounting for non-operating grants from the General Fund to the Grand Fund to more accurately reflect the impact of grants. Maintained the County Bond rating of AA+. Began the process to create and maintain goals and accomplishments across all departments. Identified areas of service that can be measured and reported them in the Budget document.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
27,423
27,878
27,586
27,665
Total Number of Vouchers Paid
11,850
11,256
11,604
11,625
Total Accounts Payable Checks Issued & Electronic Fund Transfers
32,636
34,639
35,650
37,518
Total Payroll Checks Issued & Electronic Fund Transfers
42,034
45,287
45,532
49,132
Number of Billings
170
184
185
185
Number of Department Budgets Managed
143
201
175
200
Number of Budget Adjustments Processed
2026 Budget Document
163
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