Budget

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State Accommodations Committee Meeting

Date: 01/29/2025

Time: 01:00 PM

Contact

Budget Department

Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
4045 Bridge View Drive, Suite A221
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone: (843)958-4640
Fax: (843)958-4645

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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Functions

Budget Analysis, Preparation and Monitoring

The Budget Department administers and monitors the County's annual operating, long-term capital enterprise fund and grant budgets. By developing an operating budget that meets the requirements and directions of County Council, this Office serves the citizens of Charleston County while trying to meet their needs and keep taxes as low as possible.

Prepare annual operating budgets, including revenue projections and expenditure requests for the County's various funds
Monitor budgets to ensure that expenditures are within budget confines and funds are spent as intended by County Council
Process budget transfer requests
Review the budgets of six special purpose districts
Evaluate Trident Technical College's annual request of the County to fund its facilities' maintenance and make a recommendation to Council regarding the amount to be funded

History

Prior to 1980, budget requests were submitted to County Council by the County Administrator from a document prepared by the Finance Department. The Office of Budget Analysis was established in 1980 and charged with this responsibility. This office evolved into the Budget Office in 1983. The Budget Office operates today under the Deputy Administrator - Finance.

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Q: How can I see a copy of the budget?

A:The document is available on this web site under the financial reports section.

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