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	First 5 California Approves $81.4 Million Contribution to Help Restore Healthy Families Program's Viability The First 5 California State Commission approved a contribution of up to $81.4 million to the Healthy Families Program to cover health care costs for more than 200,000 infants and children at risk of losing coverage due to the state’s fiscal crisis. This includes more than 10,000 children in San Mateo County. more>>

	Parents Given Opportunity to Reinstate Driver's License Parents whose driver's license was suspended for failing to pay child support can get their license back during August's "Get Back on the Road Again" program. Parents with child support cases in California may visit any Department of Child Support Services office, visit www.childsup.ca.gov or call (866) 901-3212 more>>

	Superior Court Closures - Beginning on Wednesday September 16, 2009 The State Judicial Council has ordered that all Superior Courts of California be closed on the third Wednesday of each month due to the state's financial challenges. The first mandatory closure will be on Wednesday, September 16. Find out more>>

	San Mateo County Helps Former Foster Youth Gain Work Experience Sixteen former foster youth are gaining valuable work experience in a unique San Mateo County program that pairs them with individual job coaches in public safety, health care, social services and other fields. more>>

	Explosive Devices Found in Unincorporated Redwood City Two chemical-based explosive devices were found in unincorporated Redwood City this week. The Sheriff's Office cautions anyone who finds any suspicious-looking sealed container to get away from the device, do not pick it up or touch it and immediately call the police. A device such as this can cause hearing loss, acid burns and, depending on the amount and type of ingredients could be deadly. Read the press release for additional information more>>

	Community Foundation and San Mateo County Announce $1 Million in Safety Net Grants Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County today announced that they will distribute $1 million to 32 nonprofit organizations as part of a unique collaboration to help residents through the economic recession. more>>

	Supervisors Approve $1.7 Billion Balanced Budget The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a $1.7 billion budget for the new fiscal that is $46 million less than the current budget but avoids deep cuts in services. more>>

	Pandemic Influenza Preparedness The World Health Organization just declared a pandemic due to the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. If you haven't done so yet, now is the time to get your family prepared for the possible serious consequences of a worsening pandemic. The most important thing you can do is to take the time to look at the last page of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Guide and stock your family's emergency supply as described. more>>

	County Impact - Governor’s May Revisions June 4, 2009 - The Governor’s recent proposals for $24 billion in statewide solutions will result in $87 million in program reductions, borrowing, shifts and payment deferrals to San Mateo County. This includes $52.7 million in ongoing reductions to health and human services, public safety, the borrowing of $22 million in property taxes, and $8.7 million in payment deferrals. See report to Board of Supervisors to be presented at its June 9 meeting. more>>

	Recommended Budget Preserves Critical Services San Mateo County Manager David Boesch has unveiled a proposed two-year budget that preserves critical services and continues the process of closing a structural budget deficit. Further declines in property tax revenues, estimated losses in state funding and a 50 percent increase in retirement costs due to investment losses in the Retirement Fund will double the deficit to $100 million by Fiscal Year 2014 if left unchecked. more>>

	SMC Forum SMC Forum is an on-line forum for civic engagement. Read what others are saying about important San Mateo County topics, then post your own statement. County officials will read the statements and incorporate them into their decision process. more>>

	FY 2009-10/2010-11 Recommended Budget Now Available May 22, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch submitted his Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors today. The FY 2009-10 total County budget is $1.76 billion with 5,724 positions. This is $46 million or 2.5% lower than last fiscal year, with a net reduction of 132 positions or 2.3% of the County workforce. The budget has been restructured to begin aligning resources and performance toward the five community outcomes of Shared Vision 2025. See budget more>>

	Moody's Affirms Highest Credit Rating for San Mateo County May 14, 2009 - Moody's Investors Service announced May 13 that it has affirmed San Mateo County's issuer rating of Aa1 as part of its annual ratings review. With issuer ratings of Aa1 from Moody's and AAA from Standard and Poor's, San Mateo County continues to be the highest rated county in the state. "Given the county's sound balance sheet, Moody's believes it is well-positioned to use its reserves in a measured way to transition to lower service levels," according to analysts Dari Barzel and Eric Hoffmann who expressed confidence in the County's ability to plan ahead and better manage its resources compared to other agencies. more>>

	Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County Team Up to Provide Safety Net ReliefSilicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County today announced a joint effort to distribute a total of $1.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations that are helping residents survive the current economic recession. more>>

	H1N1 (Swine) Flu Health Information Learn more about H1N1 swine flu, including the latest health advisories from the Centers for Disease Control, local alerts and symptoms. more>>

	County Budget Update - State Revenues and Cash Status May 11, 2009 - The State Legislative Analyst’s Office and State Controller released updates on State revenues and cashflow last week. Revenues are coming in below projections in the current year, and the impact of the May 19 special election, should budget measures fail, could result in the need to borrow more than $20 billion. The Governor informed counties last week that he is considering borrowing $2 billion in property taxes from local governments. The impact to San Mateo County is $14 million in loss of cash for up to three years, and over $1 million in reduced interest earnings. Departments should continue to control spending to conserve cash. more>>

	Risk Analysis of the Treasurer's Investment Pool Now AvailableInvestment advisory firm Public Finance Management (PFM) presented its report on the Treasurer's Investment Pool to the Board Finance and Operations Committee on March 18, 2009. The Committee accepted the report and written response from County Treasurer Lee Buffington, and referred both items to the Board of Supervisors for its meeting on March 31, 2009 at 9:15am. more>>

	Choosing Health Will Soon be Easier for San Mateo County Residents To help shoppers select products that are "As Fresh as it Gets," San Mateo County's array of locally grown or harvested produce, seafood and other fare will soon sport a bright new logo that is the mark of freshness. more>>

	San Mateo Medical Center CEO Departs for Alameda County - Dr. Susan Ehrlich Appointed Interim CEO Dr. Sang-ick Chang, Chief Executive Officer for the San Mateo Medical Center, is leaving San Mateo County to accept a new position as Chief Medical Officer for the Alameda County Medical Center. His last day at SMMC will be March 20. more>>

	Property Owners - Don't Get Ripped Off! Property owners throughout California are the hoped-for customers of a number of private companies who are taking advantage of people during these economically uncertain times. Companies with clever names like "Tax Review" and "Tax Reassessment" and "Tax Adjusters" are soliciting fees of $95, $179, $209 to file a homeowner's request for a Decline in Value review for the 2009-10 Property Assessment. more>>

	County Taking Steps to Protect Budget San Mateo County is holding about 10 percent of the total workforce of about 5,800 positions vacant to help reduce expenditures as a result of the nationwide economic slowdown and limit potential future cost cutting, according to a report presented Tuesday to the Board of Supervisors. more>>

	San Mateo County Supervisors Elect Mark Church Board President The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously elected Mark Church president of the Board for the upcoming year. more>>

	County Supervisors Appoint Carole Groom as Fifth Board Member The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted today to appoint San Mateo Councilwoman Carole Groom to fill a vacancy on the five-member panel. more>>

	Former San Francisco Health Plan CEO Chosen as Health System Chief San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie and Assistant County Manager David Boesch today announced the selection of Jean S. Fraser as Chief of the San Mateo County Health System. Fraser’s appointment will be confirmed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on January 6, 2009. more>>

	San Mateo County Investment Pool Files Suit Against Lehman Brothers Officials The San Mateo County Investment Pool filed suit today against executives of failed Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and their accountants for fraud, deceit and misleading accounting practices that led to the loss of more than $150 million in San Mateo County funds. more>>

	Supervisors Select David S. Boesch as County Manager The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today announced that David S. Boesch Jr. will be appointed County Manager to carry on the traditions of outstanding customer service, fiscal oversight and innovation. more>>

	San Mateo County Green Portal Web Site The San Mateo County Green Portal, (http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/green) is a one-stop resource focusing on strategies for public agencies, companies and individuals seeking ways to improve the environment. We aim to be a leader in cutting energy use, improving efficiency and reducing our County's carbon footprint. Our site features useful tips, what San Mateo is doing to be a Cool County, news articles and links. more>>

	County Investment Pool Information Now Available Information for County Investment Pool Participants regarding the Lehman Brothers loss, Investment Policy, monthly investment reports, Investment Advisory Committee agenda and minutes, and audit compliance reports are now available on the Treasurer-Tax Collector website. more>>

	Video Highlights San Mateo County Services and Innovations San Mateo County today announced the launch of a video (requires RealPlayer) that provides an overview of programs and services for people who live, work and play in the community. The video is part of the County's effort to reach a wider audience with the help of technology. more>>


	Video - County Manager's Budget Update August 25, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch presented an update to the Board of Supervisors on the State budget and federal stimulus funds. Board Reports: Memo 1 [PDF], Memo 2 [PDF] more>>

	Video - Budget Balancing Principles August 25, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch presented a set of Budget Balancing Principles for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. The principles establish the necessary framework for exploring all alternatives to bring the County's budget back in balance by Fiscal Year 2013. Board Reports: Memo [PDF], Resolution [PDF] more>>

	Rising to the Challenge - Budget Brief August 20, 2009 - This two-page handout is now available for distribution. It describes the County's budget challenge, which is to eliminate a $100 million structural imbalance at a time when service demands and costs are increasing while revenues are stagnating. County employees, community partners and members of the public are invited to rise to the challenge by staying informed and getting involved in developing a budget that fulfills our Shared Vision 2025 pledge to build a healthy, livable, prosperous, environmentally conscious and collaborative community. The handout includes budget summaries and upcoming key dates. more>>

	Budget Balancing Principles August 20, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch will be presenting a set of Budget Balancing Principles for consideration by the Board of Supervisors at its August 25 meeting. The principles establish the necessary framework for exploring all alternatives to bring the County's budget back in balance by Fiscal Year 2013. Adoption of these principles contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community, where leaders forge partnerships, inform and engage residents, and demonstrate fiscal stewardship by sustaining core services for future generations and for the most vulnerable members of our community. more>>

	Video - County Manager's Budget Update August 4, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch provided an update to the Board of Supervisors this morning regarding the recently approved State budget, which includes $25 million in property tax borrowing and an estimated $48 million in ongoing program reductions and payment deferrals. Departments are continuing to analyze the impact. Another update will be provided to the Board on August 25. A set of guiding principles will also be presented as various budget balancing strategies are explored by departments to address the $100 million budget imbalance. A budget workshop is scheduled for September 15. more>>

	Mandates InformationJuly 31, 2009 - These guidelines and resources have been provided to assist County departments in identifying core services as part of developing budget reduction scenarios. Also included are mandate studies and prioritization schedules from Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties, list of state mandates and suspended mandates, and links to the County Ordinance Code and County Charter more>>

	Governor Signs 2009-10 Budget July 28, 2009 - Today Governor Schwarzenegger signed the 2009-10 State Budget, with line item veto messages for additional cuts to parks, child welfare services and AIDS prevention and treatment to partially fill the $1.1 billion shortfall resulting from the Assembly's block of a raid on local transportation funds and new oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast. A preliminary analysis of County impact will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at its August 4 meeting. See State Budget Summary more>>

	State Budget Update July 21, 2009 - Over 500 representatives from counties, cities and schools held a two-day summit in Sacramento to seek to reform state government so that local officials have greater control over spending, taxation and operating vital programs and services. As local leaders from the three statewide associations met, the Governor and Legislative leadership developed a proposed solution to the State’s $26 billion deficit. A vote is scheduled for Thursday. Details of the proposal will come under separate cover to Department Heads and Fiscal Officers to complete a thorough impact analysis. more>>

	Supervisors Approve $1.7 Billion Balanced Budget June 26, 2009 - The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a $1.7 billion budget for the new fiscal that is $46 million less than the current budget but avoids deep cuts in services. more>>

	Video Presentations - Recommended Budget Hearings June 24, 2009 - Video from the public hearings on the FY 2009-10/FY 2010-11 Recommended Budget are now available at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/budget Scroll down to Hearing Information and click on Recommended Budget Hearing Presentations more>>

	June Budget Hearings - Report and Add-Back List June 24, 2009 - The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings today and approved the FY 2009-10 Recommended Budget with revisions and requests for staff reports. The final budget hearing, which will include changes resulting from State Budget adoption, as well as final Fund Balances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29. See June revisions and report-back list more>>

	Slide Presentations - Recommended Budget HearingsJune 22, 2009 - Public hearings on the FY 2009-10/FY 2010-11 Recommended Budget begin today in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 9:00am, and will continue through Wednesday June 24. To view slide presentations for each day, click here more>>

	State Budget Update - Conference Committee Final Report June 19, 2009 - The Budget Conference Committee issued its final report on June 17. The Governor and Legislative Republicans said they would not support the proposal, which includes $7 billion in taxes and other revenue measures. The proposal also includes $11 billion in reductions and $3.8 billion in reserves. The two-year shift of most local share of gas tax and the two-quarter suspension of transportation funds to pay debt service on state highway bonds were included. This would essentially limit work on the 315 miles of county-maintained roads to emergency repairs only. CalWORKS, Healthy Families and other federally matched programs were reduced but not eliminated. Borrowing of local property tax was rejected. Democratic leaders said that budget debates and votes will begin after Wednesday, June 24, at the earliest. See CSAC Summary more>>

	Recommended Budget Hearings Schedule - June 22-24, 2009 June 17, 2009 - The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2009-10/2010-11 Recommended Budget from June 22-24, beginning with Opening Remarks at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22. The hearings will be held in the Board Chambers at 400 County Center, First Floor, Redwood City. The Recommended Budget is available at http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/budget. View the schedule more>>

	State Budget Update - Conference Committee Actions June 15, 2009 - State budget deliberations continue. This update provides a snapshot of progress made to date. The County Manager's Office will continue to monitor state budget actions and communicate with departments and legislators throughout the process. The Budget Conference Committee held hearings during the week of June 8 on the Governor's May Revisions. See CSAC Budget Action Bulletin for a summary of Committee actions through June 12 more>>

	County Impact - Governor's May Revisions June 4, 2009 - The Governor’s recent proposals for $24 billion in statewide solutions will result in $87 million in program reductions, borrowing, shifts and payment deferrals to San Mateo County. This includes $52.7 million in ongoing reductions to health and human services, public safety, the borrowing of $22 million in property taxes, and $8.7 million in payment deferrals. See report to Board of Supervisors to be presented at its June 9 meeting. more>>

	STARS Awards - Employee Budget Suggestions June 4, 2009 - Six County employees will be receiving STARS Awards for Employee Budget Suggestions at the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting. As part of the County’s efforts to address its structural budget deficit, the STARS Awards Program was expanded last year to include cash awards and/or letters of recognition to employees who submit budget suggestions that demonstrate reduction in costs, enhanced revenues, increased productivity and/or opportunities to provide better service. Employee Budget Workgroups co-led by union representatives and managers reviewed the 122 suggestions submitted by employees. more>>

	Highlights of Governor’s May Revisions June 1, 2009 - The Governor issued a third round of budget revisions on May 29 that brings total solutions to $24 billion for FY 2009-10. Solutions that will affect the County include elimination of the CalWORKS welfare-to-work program and Healthy Families health coverage for children, reductions in in-home supportive services, early release of non-violent prisoners, reductions in alcohol and other drug treatment and rehabilitation programs, and borrowing of $2 billion in property taxes. Legislative leaders hope to have the revised 2009-10 proposals ready for a vote in mid-June and approval prior to July 1st. Preliminary analysis of impact to the County is $87 million, including $22 million in borrowing from property taxes. The County Manager’s Office has been working with departments to provide an update to the Board of Supervisors at its June 9 meeting. See Conference Committee highlights. more>>

	State Will Run Out of Cash by July 29 May 29, 2009 - State Controller John Chiang issued a letter to the Governor and State leaders indicating that the State will run out of cash by July 29 given continued degradation of revenues and the need to meet existing obligations. He urged lawmakers to take action on the budget by June 15 so he can borrow the necessary funds to avoid defaulting on payment obligations such as education and debt service, and deferring payments to local governments more>>

	California’s Cash Outlook (July 2009-June 2010) May 29, 2009 - This graph from the State Controller’s Office provides a cashflow forecast for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1. The State is expected to have a negative $317 million cash balance on July 29 which will grow to over $1 billion on July 31 given lower revenue receipts and payments of existing obligations. The lowest cash balance will occur in April 2010 when the State will fall short of meeting its payment obligations by nearly $22 billion. more>>

	Recommended Budget Preserves Critical Services May 27, 2009 - San Mateo County Manager David Boesch has unveiled a proposed two-year budget that preserves critical services and continues the process of closing a structural budget deficit. Further declines in property tax revenues, estimated losses in state funding and a 50 percent increase in retirement costs due to investment losses in the Retirement Fund will double the deficit to $100 million by Fiscal Year 2014 if left unchecked. more>>

	FY 2009-10/2010-11 Recommended Budget Now Available May 22, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch submitted his Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors today. The FY 2009-10 total County budget is $1.76 billion with 5,724 positions. This is $46 million or 2.5% lower than last fiscal year, with a net reduction of 132 positions or 2.3% of the County workforce. The budget has been restructured to begin aligning resources and performance toward the five community outcomes of Shared Vision 2025. See budget more>>

	Budget Brown Bag Meetings with Managers May 19, 2009 - County Manager David Boesch and his staff will be meeting with managers in all departments from May 20 through June 19 to discuss the budget challenges ahead and steps that can be taken to eliminate the structural budget imbalance that has grown to almost $100 million. See agenda packet more>>

	Governor Releases Two Versions of State Budget May 15, 2009 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled his budget proposal yesterday, traditionally known as the May Revise, which reflects the state's financial condition in the months since the proposed 2009-10 budget was released in January. In an unprecedented move, Schwarzenegger released two revises - one reflecting the state's financial situation if voters pass the measures on the state-wide May 19th Special Election ballot while the other reflecting a much more grim condition if the measures fail. The County Manager’s Office is currently working with departments to analyze impacts to programs and services. View CSAC Summary more>>

	Moody's Affirms Highest Credit Rating for San Mateo County May 14, 2009 - Moody's Investors Service announced May 13 that it has affirmed San Mateo County's issuer rating of Aa1 as part of its annual ratings review. With issuer ratings of Aa1 from Moody's and AAA from Standard and Poor's, San Mateo County continues to be the highest rated county in the state. "Given the county's sound balance sheet, Moody's believes it is well-positioned to use its reserves in a measured way to transition to lower service levels," according to analysts Dari Barzel and Eric Hoffmann who expressed confidence in the County's ability to plan ahead and better manage its resources compared to other agencies. more>>

	County Budget Update - State Revenues and Cash Status May 14, 2009 (updated County impact) - The State Legislative Analyst’s Office and State Controller released updates on State revenues and cashflow last week. Revenues are coming in below projections in the current year, and the impact of the May 19 special election, should budget measures fail, could result in the need to borrow more than $20 billion. The Governor informed counties last week that he is considering borrowing $2 billion in property taxes from local governments. The impact to San Mateo County is $20.3 million in loss of cash for up to three years, and over $1.5 million in reduced interest earnings. Departments should continue to control spending to conserve cash. more>>

	April 2009 County Budget Update April 30, 2009 - This one-page update provides information on current budget activities and upcoming Recommended Budget release and Board of Supervisors public hearing dates, and events that will provide more information on State budget impacts. more>>

	Projected Budget Gap Grows from $44 to $96 Million April 27, 2009 - As the current economic environment continues to change, County Manager staff will be updating projections to reflect new information and its impact on the County's structural budget gap. Updated projections were presented to Department Heads at the April 27 Executive Council meeting. The General Fund structural budget gap is projected to grow from $44 million to $96 million by FY 2014 due to the effects of property reassessments, continued declines in state and local sales tax revenues, the estimated impact of the State budget, and a 50% increase in retirement contributions due to investment losses in the Retirement Fund. This document provides details on the changes in assumptions from December 2008 to April 2009. more>>

	Preliminary Budget Proposals for FY 2009-10 March 31, 2009 - The County Manager's Office has prepared a preliminary report of proposed budget solutions totaling $20.8 million from departments, which include a combination of position reductions, revenues, other operating reductions and use of reserves. The County will also be using $34 million in General Fund reserves to balance the budget to close out a $54.8 million deficit more>>

	Budget Reduction and Staffing Plan March 31, 2009 - In anticipation of staffing reductions over the next few years to address the County’s structural budget gap, a Budget Reduction and Staffing Committee (BSRC) and oversight team has been convened to develop and coordinate implementation of budget reduction strategies for County departments. The Committee’s responsibilities include the oversight of transitional services for impacted employees. more>>

	Employee Budget Suggestions Update March 31, 2009 - There were 122 budget suggestions submitted by County employees through October 31, 2008, 66 of which were submitted for STARS Employee Suggestion Awards. The Employee Budget Workgroups, consisting of management and labor representatives, referred 14 suggestions to the Fiscal Officers Technical Team for analysis. Five of these suggestions will receive STARS Awards, and employees will be recognized at a future Board meeting. more>>

	Shared Vision 2025 - Implementation March 31, 2009 - This memorandum from David Boesch to Department and Division Directors outlines organization-wide changes that need to be made as we transition and align the County organization to Shared Vision 2025. These include increased community and employee engagement as part of long-term planning efforts, and changes to Board reports, budget structure, performance measures and employee development plans. The County Manager's Office will continue to work with departments on the alignment toward the five Shared Vision community outcomes and will provide periodic updates throughout the transition. more>>

	Detailed Analysis of FY 2009-10 State Budget March 31, 2009 County Managers Report #4 provides details on how the recently adopted State budget will affect the Countys programs. It is estimated that there will be reductions of $15-20 million in health, human services, public safety and public works services, as well as $30 million in deferred payments. more>>

	Preliminary Analysis of FY 2009-10 State Budget March 17, 2009 County Managers Report #3 highlights the budget solutions that were adopted by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger on February 20, 2009. Solutions include a combination of program reductions, revenues and borrowing in order to close a $41.6 billion deficit. more>>

	STARS Awards - Program Performance, Customer Service, Greening Efforts March 3, 2009 - The Board of Supervisors honored four County programs that demonstrate the highest levels of public service and outstanding results. Program Performance Award recipients include the HOME Team which helps patients avoid costly repeat visits to the Medical Center’s emergency room, and the Re-Entry Program which helps inmates from going back to jail by providing treatment, job assistance and housing after being released. The Green Jails initiative received the Green Award, and the Customer Service Award went to the Recruitment and Selection unit of Human Resources. more>>

	FY 2009 Mid-Year County Performance Report March 3, 2009 - Performance reports are prepared for the Board to communicate progress of programs toward achieving performance targets that are set during budget development. County programs are expected to meet current year performance targets for 83% of Quality and Outcomes measures, exceeding the Countywide target of 75%. It is estimated that 18 of 22 departments/budget units will meet or exceed the 75% target by the end of the fiscal year. A summary of agency/department performance as well as a discussion of Headline Measures for each program is included in the report. more>>

	FY 2009 Mid-Year County Budget Update January 27, 2009 - This mid-year report to the Board of Supervisors provides information on the County’s financial condition in the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, as well as issues and trends that will significantly affect future budgets. Projections for General Fund deficits and identified solutions are also provided for purposes of budget planning and management. more>>

	Budget Study Session to Address $44 Million Budget Gap December 16, 2008 - A special study session of the Board of Supervisors provides an overview of the General Fund structural budget gap, which is expected to grow to $44 million by FY 2013-14 due to declining revenues and increases in retirement contributions and other costs. Included is a five-year plan to bring the budget back in balance by FY 2013. more>>

	2009 Key Budget Dates This one-page schedule provides key dates for budget deliverables from departments, preliminary and final budget meetings with departments, reports to the Board of Supervisors, Recommended and Adopted Budget release dates. more>>

	Budget and Performance Analyst Assignments This provides departmental assignments and contact information for Analysts in the Budget and Performance Unit of the County Manager's Office for the FY 2009-10/FY 2010-11 budget cycle. more>>

	Overview of the Economy and the County's Budget Gap This overview provides information on the current national economic crisis and how it has a more pronounced impact on local government than previous downturns. It also provides specific information about how the downturn has contributed to a structural budget gap for the County, and what the County has done since 2007 to address this gap. more>>

	Shared Vision 2025 - Overview In the fall of 2008, the Board of Supervisors approved Shared Vision 2025 reflecting the community process that was completed to update Shared Vision 2010. The new vision paints a picture of the desired future through five high-level outcome statements. Our Shared Vision for 2025 is for a healthy, prosperous, livable, environmentally conscious, and collaborative community. Implementation of Shared Vision 2025 will occur during 2009. It will include engaging the community in long-term planning and budgeting efforts, and aligning County resources to ensure that departments plan, prioritize, budget and measure progress toward these five community outcomes. more>>

	Budgets for the Current and Prior Fiscal Years Information on San Mateo County budgets for the current and prior fiscal years can be found at http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/budget. The Recommended and Adopted budgets for the current fiscal year, including the County Manager's Budget Message, County profile, organization chart, Shared Vision information, and other key documents and slide presentations, can be accessed on the main page. Budgets for previous years can be accessed from a list on the left-hand side. more>>


	View the San Mateo County Calendar >> The SMC Calendar provides information on events, meetings, and other San Mateo County happenings. more>>

	2009 Surplus Property Sales Twice a month, the County Manager’s Office Shared Services, Surplus Property store sells used surplus equipment such as furniture, computer equipment, and various office equipment. more>>


	Bag the old excuses - Simple, cheap changes can improve quality Not all great medical innovations involve years of research or millions of dollars. Some, such as the one developed at San Mateo Medical Center, are as simple and inexpensive as a sturdy vinyl lunch bag. This item may hardly seem to qualify as an innovation, but when used by patients to carry the myriad medications they’ve been prescribed, it can save a life. more>>

	Draft Report on Youth Services Center Escape Not all great medical innovations involve years of research or millions of dollars. Some, such as the one developed at San Mateo Medical Center, are as simple and inexpensive as a sturdy vinyl lunch bag. This item may hardly seem to qualify as an innovation, but when used by patients to carry the myriad medications they’ve been prescribed, it can save a life. more>>

	The Face of Child Support in California Wednesday, November 28, 2007 was another day in the life of the Child Support Program in California. This report chronicles the activities of that day in our life as California’s 8,000 child support professionals. We share with you the moving and inspirational stories of our customers and give you a sense of the workload that we encounter every day. more>>

	San Mateo County Library 2006-2007 Annual Report "Share the World" -- Read the 2006-2007 Annual Report for the 12 libraries within the San Mateo County Library System. Report includes statistical highlights and program information for each library. more>>

	Strategic Plan (2008-2013) and Agency Accreditation This PowerPoint document was used in the presentation of HSA's Strategic Plan and Agency Accreditation given to the Board of Supervisors on April 22, 2008. San Mateo County Human Services Agency Director Beverly Beasley Johnson would like to share it with all of you. more>>

	San Mateo County Report 2007-2008 The County’s budget helps provide social services, health care, law enforcement, environmental protection and a host of other public services. We provide job training, children and family services and alcohol and other drug prevention counseling. We welcome you to learn more about San Mateo County by reading this 2007-2008 report. more>>

	2008 Community Assessment Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County The Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County is pleased to deliver the fifth Community Needs Assessment of the San Mateo County community. This needs assessment identifies opportunities and challenges for government agencies, community organizations, and health care providers to modify policy to improve the health and quality of life in San Mateo County. more>>

	Children in Our Community: A Report on Their Health and Well-Being The San Mateo County Children's Report summarizes the status of children's health and well being in the county, highlighting key issues that warrant attention. As with past Children's Reports, the 2007 edition was produced by the San Mateo County Children's Data Team, a collaborative of public and private agencies.

	Roadmap for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention This report describes what is only the beginning of how we can work together to prevent substance use and promote a healthier community. The data included in this document highlight the enormous toll that alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have on the health of our community – cigarette smoking remains as the single most preventable cause of disease and death in the United States and alcohol and illicit drug use are associated with many of the country and our community’s most serious problems. more>>

	County of San Mateo Human Services Agency Annual Report Fiscal Year 2005-2006 In this annual report, you will read about the trends and accomplishments of FY 05-06. You will also see a few challenges ahead. While we have made important progress in child welfare system improvements as noted in this report, improvements are on-going. more>>


	Federal Stimulus FundingTrack how federal stimulus money is used in San Mateo County to create jobs and improve health care, energy efficiency, housing assistance and other vital services. This ensures public accountability and transparency. more>>

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