Legislation Details

File #: 26-2265    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for discussion and possible action on budget offsets for the county's annual budget process.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action on budget offsets for the county's annual budget process.
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Background and Discussion:
During the discussion on the standard operating procedures for budget proposals, Commissioners Court requested the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) return with various options for budget offsets.

The following two options are presented for consideration:

* Option 1 - Flat percentage: Similar to prior budget cycles.
* Option 2 - Tiered range: Range of offset percentages based on department size.

Expected Impact:
Based on Commissioners Court guidance, OMB will request that departments submit offset proposals with the agreed-upon percentages.


Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
2/26/26|1010|Approved

Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
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