Budget

Budget Adoption


The adoption of the budget is the County Commissioners’ most important job. This includes facilitating a budget process that is open and transparent, developing an annual budget that accurately reflects the goals and priorities of the County Commissioners, and implements a prudent financial plan ensuring the sound management and operation of County government and allied agencies, while minimizing the burden on the taxpayer to the extent practicable.

The County’s Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30. Money is allocated each year to County government departments (like the Department of Emergency Services), allied public agencies (like the Library), and non-profits (like the Volunteer Fire Companies) through the budget process, which begins in December. The budget is adopted in late May or early June and takes effect on July 1.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FY2024 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, will hold the following public hearings in person on the proposed FY2024 Caroline County Government Budget.  Summary sheets outlining the proposed operating and capital budgets, as well as expected revenues are available by calling 410-479-0660; or visiting the County website at www.carolinemd.org.

The County Commissioners will accept written and oral testimony. If you would like to submit written testimony, please mail to The County Commissioners of Caroline County, 109 Market St., Room 123, Denton, MD. 21629 or e mail to dfox@carolinemd.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, 6:00 PM – Preston Volunteer Fire Company

  • Public Hearing: To Receive Testimony on Budget Request 
  • Public Hearing: Municipal Real Property Tax Differential Rates
  • Regular County Commissioners Meeting 

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023, 6:00 PM – Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company

  • Public Hearing: To Receive Testimony on Proposed Operating & Capital Budgets
  • Public Hearing: Constant Yield Tax Rate
  • Public Hearing: Municipal Real Property Tax Differential Rates
  • Regular County Commissioners Meeting

 

Persons with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to attend should notify the County Commissioners Office at least 3 days before the hearing(s) by calling 410-479-0660 or via the Maryland Relay Service at 7-1-1. 

 

Helpful Resources

For more information on the county budget or budget process, contact Finance Director Daniel Fox at 410-479-5845.

FY 2024 Budget Process 

Current Caroline County Budget : Fiscal Year 2023 Budget 


Past Annual County Budgets