Balancing Act

About the Program

Category: Financial Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

Leading into the Fiscal Year 2020 budget submission and facing an $81 million deficit, Baltimore County launched an online tool called Balancing Act. This tool allows County residents to learn more about the state of Baltimore County’s budget and the difficult choices under consideration during the budgeting process. Through the tool, residents can closely examine the County’s projected situation for the coming fiscal year and simulate reallocating funds, and increasing possible revenue streams, in order to balance spending and revenue.