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 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.

Helpful Resources

Budget Chapter of Code of Public Local Laws
Budget Allocation Request Form

For more information on the county budget or budget process, contact Finance Director Margaret Roe.

FY2020 Budget Process

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland, will hold the following public hearings on the Proposed FY2020 Caroline County Government Budget.

TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019, 6:00 PM – Greensboro Volunteer Fire Community Hall, 13781 Greensboro Rd., MD:

Public Hearing: To Receive Testimony on Proposed Operating & Capital Budgets
Public Hearing: Constant Yield Tax Rate
Public Hearing: Municipal 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.