Department of Finance & Budget: Fiscal Year 2027 Staff Recommended Operating and Capital Budget
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners · 4986-15 ·
Public Hearing
What the bill says
On the agenda for Board of County Commissioners — 2026-03-24 — 2026-03-24. Agenda section: PUBLIC HEARING
Background
As Calvert County Government prepares for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, which begins July 1, 2026, a public hearing is scheduled to present the Staff Recommended Budget (SRB) and receive public comment. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, located at 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland.
Discussion
The proposed FY 2027 General Fund budget is balanced, with total revenues and expenditures of $411.5 million. The budget includes step increases for eligible employees. The budget prioritizes education, public safety and capital investments while maintaining a high level of service delivery. It aligns with the county’s vision to remain a safe and thriving community that balances economic growth with rural character and invests in quality of life for all residents. The FY 2027 Staff Recommended Budget sustains current service levels across all departments and agencies. Operational funding for Calvert County Public Schools is recommended at $163 million, exceeding the State’s maintenance-of-effort requirement by approximately $3 million. The budget also includes funding for six school resource officers through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The Capital Improvement Plan totals $86 million and continues to prioritize school construction, renovations and infrastructure improvements. The budget includes a $12 million appropriation from prior-year fund balance to support capital projects. Enterprise funds for water, sewer and solid waste are balanced at $12 million and $17 million, respectively. Additional highlights of the proposed budget are provided in the accompanying presentation.
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Documents
What analysts say
No independent (CBO/CRS-style) analysis exists for county measures. The nearest analog is the sponsoring department's own assessment, from its staff memo — self-reported, not independent:
Fiscal Impact (staff-reported)
The FY 2027 proposed budget is balanced, with revenues supporting current operations and service levels. The county remains in a strong financial position due to stable revenues and prudent fiscal management. The use of $12 million in prior-year fund balance supports capital investment while reducing reliance on debt. This one-time funding source will require ongoing monitoring for long-term sustainability. As the budget moves into the Commissioners’ Budget phase, staff will continue working with the Board and our community partners to maintain a balanced and sustainable budget.
Conclusion/Recommendation (staff-reported)
Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners review and, as appropriate, provide direction for adjustments to the SRB ahead of the Commissioners Recommended Budget publication. This public hearing will formally open the record for the FY 2027 SRB and allow staff to receive public input. The record will remain open through close of business April 11, 2026.
Reported by the sponsoring department — Department of Finance & Budget · Malenda Brookshire, Chief Financial Officer · 2026-03-24 in its own memo, not an independent estimate. Source memo.
What politicians say
No linked claims or utterances yet — no one on record has cited this measure to justify a public argument.