The Office of Financial Management provides financial and resource management services in four (4) key areas:

  • Budget
  • Analytics, Accounts Receivable and Business Support Services
  • Procurement
  • Program Management

Each of these groups has aligned their objectives to support the strategic goals of the County.

FY26 Budget Overview Graphic

Current Budget Documents

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GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Distinguished Budget Award logo

For the 35th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to Sarasota County for its budget. This is also the sixth time receiving the Triple Crown Medallion. To qualify for the budget award, the document had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation.

Economic Update
The Color of Money
The Budget Cycle