FY 26 Proposed Operating Budget Book

ELECTIONS

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Harford County Board of Elections ensures that every eligible citizen is given the opportunity to register and vote. Although this department derives its authority from State and Federal laws, its budget is funded principally by the County. The Harford County Board of Elections is responsible for the administration and performance of all activities essential to a successful election. All functions revolve around this responsibility and include programs which encourage voter registration; permit registration with ease and convenience; provide accessible polling places; serve as a reference center for election information; and provide assistance to all candidates and the three Harford County municipalities.

GOAL: To ensure that every eligible citizen is given the opportunity to register to vote

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

Elections DEPARTMENT by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Proposed Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$966,386

$646,821

$813,225

$813,225

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$126,361

$82,783

$66,171

$79,171

$155,942

$206,392

$281,000

$281,000

BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

$43,219

$33,527

$44,830

$44,830

CAPITAL OUTLAY MISCELLANEOUS

$930

$0

$0

$0

$1,874,420

$2,086,811

$2,629,593

$2,721,590

INTER-GOVERNMENTAL / INTER-FUND EXPENDITURES

$23,941

$10,071

$15,000

$0

TOTAL

$3,191,198

$3,066,405

$3,849,819

$3,939,816

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