The County's fiscal year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. In January, County Council begins to plan for the coming year by developing goals, objectives and strategies to meet the needs of the county.
The budget process consists of several steps. At the beginning of May, the County Manager presents a Recommended Budget to County Council. A copy of this proposed budget is available for public viewing at the County Manager's Office in the Agricultural Building in York. Details about York County's revenues and expenses can also be found in the reference copies of the annual audit and budget reports at all area public libraries and are also available on this website.
After an initial reading, the Council considers the recommended budget during several public budget work sessions in May and June. During this process, departmental and agency plans are reviewed for clarity and approval. The effects of changes in service levels are analyzed by top officials and expenditure levels for the new fiscal year are tentatively established.
A Public Hearing is then held on the proposed budget to solicit public input. According to State law, Council must adopt the next year's budget by the last day of June each year.
Notices of all Council work sessions, public hearings and Council meetings are published in local newspapers or you may call the County Council Office at 684-8511.