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 a presentation, discussion, and possible action on the FY26 2nd Quarter budget projections and FY27 Current Level of Service and Spending projections.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court adopted the FY26 budget on September 24, 2025. In collaboration with county departments and agencies, the Office of Management and Budget developed budget projections based on actual revenue and expenses through the 2nd quarter of FY26.
The Current Level of Service and Spending (CLS/S) projections establish a standardized process for projecting next year's operational expenses for the Harris County General Fund, Harris County Flood Control, and the Toll Road Authority. Based on the review of the CLS/S projections, OMB would like to receive court feedback on:
* CLS/S assumptions within the projection.
* Commissioners Court policy directives.
* OMB options to limit a structural deficit.
Expected Impact:
A standardized process to develop, collect, and report budget proposals to Commissioners Court for review, revision, or possible adoption in the next year's budget.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court can choose not to give feedback on CLS/S projections at this time.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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