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Riverside County Supervisors Approve $8.6 Billion Budget, Enhancing Public Services

Riverside County's Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous year and expanding vital public services.

In a decisive move to bolster public services, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved an $8.6 billion budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous year's $7.5 billion allocation. The approved budget allocates substantial funds across several key departments: - **Health and Hospital Services**: $2.5 billion, accounting for 28.6% of the total budget. - **Public Safety**: $2 billion, representing 23% of the budget. - **Human Services**: $1.9 billion, comprising 22% of the budget. - **Public Works and Community Services**: $982.6 million, making up 11.4% of the budget. - **Internal Services**: $7.8% of the budget. - **Finance and Government Services**: 7.2% of the budget. Board Chair Kevin Jeffries emphasized the importance of these investments, stating, "Investing more in health, public safety, and human services translates to better access to healthcare, safer communities, and overall better living conditions for our residents." The budget also includes a $20 million contingency reserve for emergency board actions and $10 million designated for community investments in unincorporated areas. Notable allocations within the General Fund discretionary budget are: - **$5.3 million**: To replace equipment in Animal Services and open the San Jacinto Animal Shelter. - **$1 million**: To increase the number of officers investigating Code Enforcement complaints. - **$7 million**: To attract and retain qualified social workers at the Department of Public Social Services. - **$245,000**: To coordinate with local governments on addressing homelessness and affordable housing. - **$4.7 million**: For the completion of a sheriff substation in Lake Mathews. The budget is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, and will run through June 30, 2024. This strategic financial planning aims to enhance the quality of life for Riverside County residents by expanding essential services and infrastructure.

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Board of Supervisors approves $8.6 billion budget, expands services by $1 billion | County of Riverside, CA — rivco.gov
"Riverside County Board of Supervisors Review $8.6 Billion Budget for 2023-24" — NBC Palm Springs
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"Riverside County Supervisors Set to Approve $8.6 Billion Budget for 2023-24" — Valley News
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