The Escambia County Budget
This is your window into Escambia County's budget and finances. Use the tools below to learn about the County's unique budget process, view our most frequently asked questions, and explore all of the County's financial information - online, anytime.
Management and Budget
Mission Statement
Provides efficient, responsive services that enhance the quality of life, meet common needs, and promote a safe and healthy community.
Objectives / Priorities
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for all aspects of the budgetary accounting system, including budget preparation, expenditure and revenue forecasting, financial analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
OMB also oversees the implementation of the Board of County Commissioner’s strategic vision and supports the policy and program initiatives of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator by providing professional municipal finance and budget analysis assistance to functions under the board. Further, OMB provides assistance to all county departments so that those departments can perform their tasks and services in an effective and efficient manner to better serve the citizens of Escambia County.
Goals
To support the policy and program initiatives of the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator by providing professional municipal finance and budget analysis assistance to functions under the Board
Accomplishments
Streamlined the utilization of the OpenGov software for Budget Planning and Financial Reporting allowing for transparency and efficiency in financial analysis and the development of the County’s online budget book.
Assisted Human Resources department with the implementation and funding to update necessary pay grades that were identified in analysis conducted throughout the year.
Continued collaboration with local area hospital to secure additional funding utilizing the Low-Income Pool Programs and Direct Payment Programs facilitated through the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).
Received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2024/2025.
Successfully completed and executed the FY 2025/2026 Proposed and Adopted budget books.
Performance Measures
|
FY 2022/2023 Actual |
FY 2023/2024 Actual |
FY 2024/2025 Actual |
FY 2025/2026 Estimate |
|
| Compliance with State Regulations (TRIM) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| GFOA Budget Award Recipient | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| MSBU Petitions Sent Out Within Seven Business Days of Subdivision Being Mapped | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Benchmarking
| Escambia County | Benchmark | |
| Employees per 1,000 Residents | 1:56 | 1:50 |
*Benchmark Sources:
FY 2024 County population survey of comparable counties (Alachua, Lake, St. Lucie, Osceola, Manatee, and Leon); 2024 Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR), (Leon County is used as the benchmark). Escambia OMB staff size is 6.0 with a population estimate of 336,358. Population ranges are from 296,313 to 455,356.
Funding Priorities
| Major Issues Funded | Amount |
| Audit Services | $235,780 |
| OpenGov Budgeting Software | $80,490 |
Significant Changes for Fiscal Year 2025 / 2026
-
Continue to educate and cross-train staff on budget processes, statutory requirements, and other obligations.
-
6th year use of the OpenGov software and continuing to utilize it to improve and refine the budgeting process.