The Los Angeles County Public Works' Fiscal Year 2020-21 Adopted Budget of $3.17 billion is comprised of
multiple funds
that finance over 490 operating functions and is allocated to six
core service areas.
This $3.17 billion budget is primarily funded by revenues, such as taxes (gas, sales, and property), benefit assessments, water sales,
sewer service charges, and permit fees. The budget reflects 4,167
positions
ranging from laborers to professional engineers, technical, and administrative staff.
Over 1% ($36.8 million) of the budget is funded by County General Fund dollars to finance Board discretionary programs and projects.