County Budgets

Operating Budget

The County operates under an balanced budget each fiscal year, from July 1 through June 30, per North Carolina law. The operating budget estimates the total value of resources required to perform all county operations. The budget also sets various tax and fee rates for the upcoming year.

In May, the County Manager presents a balanced, recommended budget to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The BOCC conducts multiple work sessions and public hearings before it approves the final budget, in June.

FY 2020-21 Commissioner Approved Annual Operating Budget

FY 2020-21 Manager Recommended Annual Operating Budget

FY 2019-20 Commissioner Approved Annual Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan

FY 2019-20 Manager Recommended Annual Operating Budget

Commissioner Proposed Budget Amendments

County Commissioners may offer amendments to the county manager’s proposed budget. A list of these amendments are available here and will be added as they become available.

Supplemental Documents

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Capital Investment Plan (CIP) Budget

Orange County’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) serves as a annual planning tool to forecast long-range future capital needs for both school districts and the County. This plan examines infrastructure and equipment needs, provides a planning schedule and identifies available financing options for the next five years.

The CIP also provides a link between the County’s strategic plans and its annual budget; the first year of the CIP’s budget is adopted in June, in conjunction with the operating budget.

FY 2020-2025 Manager Recommended Capital Investment Plan

FY 2019-2024 Manager Recommended Capital Investment Plan