FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services Office of Children, Youth & Families and Office of Disability Services FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

1 - Grants and sponsorships to finance initiatives

640,263.00

821,963.00 703,263.00

3 - Number of youths who are provided services 4 - Number of programs/services provided. 2 - Number of individuals of all abilities who are provided services

461

525

525

350

440

500

N/A

20

30

5 - 6 - 7 -

Performance Measure 1: Grants and sponsorships to finance initiatives ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

This measure tracks funding applied for and received by the state to implement initiatives to improve the lives of children and

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: OCYF allocates funding that effectively addresses State initiatives and/or shares resources to support at-risk youth and families; Tracking of funding demonstrates accountablity and identifies areas for future funding. Allocated State funding and performance of recipients of grant.

Performance Measure 2: Number of individuals of all abilities who are provided services ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

This measure tracks number of individuals in the county offered resources and opportunities by the Office of Disability Services.

92