Title
Receive a report on the Governor's 2015-16 Proposed Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a report on the Governor's 2015-16 Proposed Budget.
SUMMARY:
The Governor released his proposed 2015-16 budget on January 9, 2015. This staff report provides an overview of the proposed budget and highlights potential impacts to the County of Monterey.
DISCUSSION:
The Governor's proposed $113 billion spending plan includes higher revenue projections, and increased spending. Gov. Brown continues his commitment to paying down debt, and saving for a rainy day. The Governor is proposing to pay local governments $533 million for pre-2004 mandate debt. About 73 percent of those funds, or $390 million, would go to counties. Governor Brown has also proposed an increase of $150 million for county Medi-Cal administration SB 678 has been calculated at $125 million for 2015-16 for county probation efforts, to provide incentives for those on probation from reoffending. Details are covered in the attached report.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
This report incorporates staff's review of the Governor's 2015-16 proposed budget and information and analysis provided by the California State Association of Counties, and Legislative Analyst's Office. County departments provided analysis of the Governor's budget and provided input on any potential impacts the proposed budget may have to County programs and services.
FINANCING:
Acceptance of this report has no direct impact on the County budget.
Prepared By: Approved By:
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Jaime Ayala Dewayne Woods
Associate Administrative Analyst Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: Analysis of the Governor's 2015-16 Proposed Budget