WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Gaming – Fund 26 – Departments 26010 – 26020
Contact – Maria Kramer
Department Description/Function
The Office of Community Grant Management interprets, implements, and enforces State law, County rules and regulations as well as all policies governing tip jar and bingo gaming activity within Washington County. The Office has sole authority to approve or deny license requests. Also, compliance of gaming laws and regulations of non-profit clubs and for-profit taverns and restaurants is monitored. Responsibilities include the accurate collection and management of monies deposited into the Gaming Fund for distributions which are then allocated by an appointed seven-member panel to fire and rescue companies and local charities.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Maintain 100% gaming regulation compliance through regular inspections and operator education. Educate new licensees on gaming regulations and ways to avoid noncompliance and violations. Provide cross-over training to all staff in the office regarding state and county gaming regulations.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Successful resolution of all reported issues of noncompliance. Worked with other counties to implement gaming program and protocols. Streamlined application process to ensure compliance and ease for applicants.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY 2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
Gaming Licenses Issued
180
172
160
158
Gaming Fund Disbursement
$2,543,030
$2,414,286
$2,341,857
$2,295,020
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges/Fund Balance
2,295,370
2,136,000
2,339,210
203,210
9.51%
Total
2,295,370
2,136,000
2,339,210
203,210
9.51%
2026 Budget Document
230
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