Key Facts About the State Budget Process and How It Relates to the Policy Bill Process

This guide describes the county budget process and timeline and looks at the key steps and players in creating county-level spending plans.

As we begin the 2022-23 fiscal year, state leaders have reached a “nearly final” California state budget agreement, though some details still remain to be finalized and additional budget-related bills will be acted upon in August and beyond. According to legislative summaries, the budget framework includes approximately $235 billion in General Fund spending for 2022-23, … Continued