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County of Los Angeles

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 713, Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 974-1101
http://ceo.lacounty.gov
SACHI A. HAMAI Board of Supervisors
Chief Executive Officer HILDA L. SOLIS
First District
April 28, 2020 MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS
Second District
SHEILA KUEHL
Third District
JANICE HAHN
The Honorable Board of Supervisors Fourth District
County of Los Angeles KATHRYN BARGER
Fifth District
383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, California 90012

Dear Supervisors:

FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 RECOMMENDED COUNTY BUDGET
(3-VOTES)

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Recommended Budget marks the first step in our annual
budget process and culminates with the Supplemental Budget scheduled for late
September 2020.

This Recommended Budget is intended to reflect the County’s values and vision, and to
provide a framework for our continuing commitment to improving life for all County
residents, especially the vulnerable and underserved. In times of crisis and uncertainty,
these values are more important than ever as a foundation for responding to emerging
needs and rapidly changing economic circumstances while sustaining fundamental
services and advancing key priorities of the Board of Supervisors.

The Recommended Budget was largely prepared before the World Health Organization
declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic on March 11, 2020. My office is
currently evaluating the budgetary impact of COVID-19. We will return in subsequent
budget phases with additional recommendations, which may include budget reductions
to both new and existing programs.

BUDGETARY IMPACT FROM COVID-19

At the time this budget went to print, the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic had created
an unprecedented global health and economic emergency. The latest COVID-19 news,
recommendations, and policies from local, State, and federal agencies have caused
significant changes in everyday life, including restricting consumer behavior and
spending.

“To Enrich Lives Through Effective And Caring Service”