FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Housing & Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy 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 - Provide education and resources to county citizens

150

136

150

2 - Increase number of attendees at presentations/events

17,000

8,829

17,000

3 - Apply for and assist local agencies to acquire $500,000 in State and Federal grants to address issues 4 - Total amount of grant funding 5 - Serve at risk youth and adults in programs 6 - Provide support to the county through the opioid restitution fund and Communtiy Reinvestment and 7 - Decrease the number of overdoses in the county

4 5 $661,045.00 $376,045.00 $376,045.00 155 54 75 0 19 15 5.00% 29.00% 25.00% 3

Performance Measure 1: Provide education and resources to county citizens

ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Providing children, youth, and families education and resources about mental health and substance use through presentations,

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

Tracking your event attendance will allow you to measure the effectiveness of the event/presentation in long term outcomes, the

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Lack of knowledge surrounding substance use and mental health needs in the county.Staffing reductions and increased intentionality in event participation in FY25 reflect decrease

Performance Measure 2: Increase number of attendees at presentations/events

ABOUT THIS MEASURE: This coincides with PM #1

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