Budget and Grants
304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103, Okeechobee, FL 34972
Office: (863) 763-6441 
Email: lridley@okeechobeecountyfl.gov 

Function of the Budget Department:

The Budget office is charged with preparing and submitting an annual operating and capital budget to the Board of County Commissioners for all County operations in accordance with Florida Statutes and the policies of the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners. The office prepares and administers the county’s annual budget, under the supervision of the County Administrator. The office is responsible for setting the budget schedule and procedures, estimating revenues for each fund, reviewing departmental budget requests and is responsible for publishing and monitoring the budget, processing line-to-line transfers, budget amendments, and resolutions; coordinating grants management and assisting in the proper administration of grant programs; preparing financial analysis, reviewing financial options and providing budget information to the County Commissioners as well as the public.

To view the FINAL 2025 Adopted Digital Budget Book click here: Fiscal Year 2025 Digital Budget Book

Fiscal Year 2025 Budgetary Disclaimer
Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Line Item Appropriation - by Department
Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Line Item Revenue - by Department
Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget Summary
Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget Summary

To view Okeechobee County Budget Amendments as required per Florida Statutes 129.06(2)(f)2.  If the board amends the budget pursuant to paragraph (f) of Section 129.06(2), Florida Statutes, the adopted amendment must be posted on the County’s official website within five (5) days after adoption and must remain on the website for at least two (2) years. The following budget amendments meet this requirement:  This portion of the Budget and Grants page is under development.

BOCC Approval date: 1/09/25           Notice of PO Carry Forward Adjustment 12.23.24 AD

To view Okeechobee County Financial Statements as required by Sec. 218.32, Fla. Stat. was amended in 2011 (Ch. 2011-144, L.O.F), see below:  This portion of the Budget page is under development.

To access our Annual Financial Report for Okeechobee County, Financial Reports can be accessed from the State of Florida Auditor General at:

https://flauditor.gov/pages/county_efile%20pages/okeechobee.htm

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