FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Office on Aging Cost Center 097100

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Office on Aging serves as the single point of entry for seniors and adults age 18 and older who are living with disabilities as well as their caregivers. The Office works to strengthen our communities by serving as the premier resource for services and to help our target populations achieve an optimal quality of life and personal well being. The Office provides information and assistance to adults living with disabilities and their caregivers to enable them to remain independent with an enhanced quality of life. The Office also provides a broad array of programs and services to support the needs of older adults in our community through direct service provision, referral, case management and advocacy. The Office on Aging also runs five senior activity centers throughout Harford County, empowering citizens with knowledge and promoting life-long physical and mental health. Furthermore, the Office on Aging strives to continuously improve the network of available services to ensure efficient, effective, and proactive assistance for all Harford County citizens.

GOAL: To connect and provide to seniors and caretakers, resources and guidance that promote healthy lifestyles

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Office on Aging by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Proposed Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$1,553,787

$1,594,675

$2,194,122

$2,039,250

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$247,721

$286,373

$407,327

$409,615

$16,642

$15,766

$18,250

$17,750

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$7,302

$6,368

$10,050

$9,750

CAPITAL OUTLAY

$0

$12,859

$5,500

$5,500

TOTAL

$1,825,453

$1,916,042

$2,635,249

$2,481,865

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