The budget for the 2013–14 fiscal year was adopted Feb. 26 by Commissioners Court and went into effect March 1.

Harris County has seen growth in revenues and expenses. Budget Management also proposed several policy changes.

• Departments roll over unspent funds each year giving a significant boost to the begining cash in several funds: General Fund: $240 million PIC Fund: $29.9 million Mobility Fund: $209.9 million
• The total amount of begining cash for the county is more than $1.9 billion
• Total revenues for this year are estimated at more than $1.3 billion
• Expenditures for the year are estimated to be nearly $1.55 billion
• Budget and Planning will bring several reports to commissioners this year: Report on roll over budgets presented in April or May Report of capital projects given June 25 Mid-year review presented Sept. 24