Public Workshop | Orange County Budget Office

2026 Strategic Financial Plan Open House

Join the County Budget & Finance Office for a public open‑house workshop on the 2026 Strategic Financial Plan. This event allows residents to stop by at any time and speak directly with Budget & Finance staff who will be available throughout the event to answer questions.

Free and open to the public

Event Details

Date and Time	To be announced.
Location	To be announced.
What to Expect	To be announced.

ADA and Language Interpretation Accommodations

If you have special needs, such as ADA accommodation or need the services of a language interpreter, we can assist you. Please email ceocom@ceo.oc.gov at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. Requests made less than 72-hours prior to the meeting will still receive every effort to fulfill the request.

Resources

Episode 1: Where Planning Begins

Long before the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopts the annual budget, months, sometimes years, of planning have been underway. This video explains how the County plans for current and future service needs through the Five-Year Strategic Financial Plan.

Watch in Spanish | Watch in Vietnamese

Episode 2: How Planning Becomes the Budget

This video explains how different funding sources support County programs and services, and how the County develops funding recommendations through the Five-Year Strategic Financial Plan.

Watch in Spanish | Watch in Vietnamese

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Strategic Financial Plan

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Budget Documents

Share Your Input

The public's comments or suggestions are welcomed year-round and may be submitted any time.

To share your feedback with us, please visit cfo.ocgov.com/public-feedback.

Additional Opportunities to Engage

Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Share your input in-person or attend an upcoming scheduled budget hearing.

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OpenOC

Explore the County’s budget and financial information. Compare budget to actuals using the Open $ Data Tool; view Strategic Financial Plan and budget documents; and access annual financial reports, debt information, and employee compensation and contracts.