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	Free H1N1 Flu Vaccine Now Available to all San Mateo County ResidentsThe Health System will offer free H1N1 flu vaccine at clinics throughout the County now through the end of March. All County residents older than six months of age are encouraged to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine, especially those who are at high risk of infection and complications from the flu more>>

	Charter Review Committee Meetings Scheduled To help members of the public participate, the San Mateo County Charter Review Committee will meet at various locations across the county over the next three months more>>

	Video Highlights San Mateo County Services and Innovations Welcome to San Mateo County. We provide vital health, social, public safety and other vital services for our residents. We invite you to watch a short video that highlights our many services and our valuable employees more>>

	Dream of Environmental Center to Become Reality at Edgewood The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today put the final piece into place to start construction of what will become a showcase for environmental education and volunteerism: The Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve more>>

	San Mateo County Roads At-Risk Due to Lack of State FundingNew Report Concludes California's Streets and Roads "are on the edge of a cliff." It found that roads in unincorporated San Mateo County are in danger of becoming far worse and far more costly to repair without adequate maintenance funding. The report goes to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Jan. 26 more>>

	County "STARS" Highlight Innovation, Performance The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has honored three innovative County-run programs for providing outstanding results more>>

	Suicide is the Leading Cause of Fatal Injuries in San Mateo County On January 20, community members and San Mateo County public health professionals will come together to discuss ways to coordinate resources and activities to help improve and expand suicide prevention in the community more>>

	U.S. Justice Department Selects San Mateo County to Develop Model Programs To protect the public and help those who were formerly incarcerated obtain jobs and the life skills they need to succeed, San Mateo County is developing model programs for inmates with the help of a federal grant. more>>

	Comprehensive Annual Financial Report The just-released San Mateo County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report contains the County’s audited financial statements and other financial information for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009. It also contains information about the local economy, the structure of the County government, the County’s future financial plans, the County’s financial policies and significant County projects. more>>

	Prepare for Flu Season Visit the Health System's website to help answer your questions about the flu - including the H1N1 (swine) virus. You'll find information on how to protect you and your family from getting or spreading the flu, vaccines, what to do if you get sick, and more>>

	Bay Area Heart Gallery Comes to San Mateo CountyStriking photographs of children and youth living in foster care can be viewed at five locations throughout San Mateo County as part of the Bay Area Heart Gallery project more>>

	FY 2009-10 Final Budget HearingSeptember 28, 2009 - The Board of Supervisors will hold its Fiscal Year 2009-10 Final Budget Hearing on Tuesday, September 29 at 9:00am in Board Chambers, 400 County Center, Redwood City, to consider recommended reductions resulting from State Budget adoption, final Fund Balance adjustments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and to accept reports requested by the Board during June budget hearings. Recommended changes will result in net reductions of $6.4 million and 98 positions, for a total revised County budget of $1.76 billion and 5,626 positions. more>>

	Jail Planning Update The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office has posted answers to more than 50 questions members of the public asked at two outreach meetings in July about potential sites for a replacement jail. Find those answers and detailed information about the jail planning effort more>>

	Superior Court Closures: 3rd Wednesday of Each Month The State Judicial Council has ordered that all Superior Courts of California be closed on the third Wednesday of each month due to the state's financial challenges. The first mandatory closure will be on Wednesday, September 16. Find out more>>

	Community Foundation and San Mateo County Announce $1 Million in Safety Net Grants Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County today announced that they will distribute $1 million to 32 nonprofit organizations as part of a unique collaboration to help residents through the economic recession. more>>

	Risk Analysis of the Treasurer's Investment Pool Now AvailableInvestment advisory firm Public Finance Management (PFM) presented its report on the Treasurer's Investment Pool to the Board Finance and Operations Committee on March 18, 2009. The Committee accepted the report and written response from County Treasurer Lee Buffington, and referred both items to the Board of Supervisors for its meeting on March 31, 2009 at 9:15am. more>>

	Property Owners - Don't Get Ripped Off! Property owners throughout California are the hoped-for customers of a number of private companies who are taking advantage of people during these economically uncertain times. Companies with clever names like "Tax Review" and "Tax Reassessment" and "Tax Adjusters" are soliciting fees of $95, $179, $209 to file a homeowner's request for a Decline in Value review for the 2009-10 Property Assessment. more>>

	San Mateo County Investment Pool Files Suit Against Lehman Brothers Officials The San Mateo County Investment Pool filed suit today against executives of failed Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and their accountants for fraud, deceit and misleading accounting practices that led to the loss of more than $150 million in San Mateo County funds. more>>

	San Mateo County Green Portal Web Site The San Mateo County Green Portal, (http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/green) is a one-stop resource focusing on strategies for public agencies, companies and individuals seeking ways to improve the environment. We aim to be a leader in cutting energy use, improving efficiency and reducing our County's carbon footprint. Our site features useful tips, what San Mateo is doing to be a Cool County, news articles and links. more>>

	County Investment Pool Information Now Available Information for County Investment Pool Participants regarding the Lehman Brothers loss, Investment Policy, monthly investment reports, Investment Advisory Committee agenda and minutes, and audit compliance reports are now available on the Treasurer-Tax Collector website. more>>

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	Budget Ideas Portal Now Available March 10, 2010 - The County has launched a Budget Ideas portal to provide the community and County employees a place where they can contribute ideas and continue discussion around budget solutions. Guidelines for submission are clearly stated on the site. Everyone is encouraged to add insight and value while treating others with respect. By working together and tapping the creativity of our County employees and community, we are confident we will find sustainable solutions to our budget challenge more>>

	Employee Budget ForumsMarch 5, 2010 - County Manager David Boesch and his staff held seven employee forums throughout the county to provide details about the budget and the balanced and strategic approach being taken to improve the County's financial outlook. More than 500 employees attended the forums or viewed one of the forums online. Budget reduction proposals will be introduced to the Board of Supervisors during public study sessions on March 23 and 30. See the employee forum agenda and information presented, FAQs and video more>>

	Mid-Year Budget Update - Board Report and VideoFebruary 9, 2010 - County Manager David Boesch presented a mid-year update to the Board of Supervisors as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate the structural budget deficit. The Board provided direction, accepted the report and updates to the Reserves Policy. The Board also eliminated 64 vacant positions this fiscal year to accelerate budget reductions, and removed the assumption to reduce the General Fund contribution to the Medical Center. The deficit is projected to grow to $150 million by FY 2015 because of further reductions in local and state funding and the change in Medical Center assumptions. Employee budget forums will be held this month, followed by Board study sessions on budget reductions on March 23 and 30. Community forums will also be held throughout the county before the end of the fiscal year more>>

	State Budget Impacts - Video ClipsJanuary 26, 2010 - County Manager David Boesch gave the Board an overview of the impacts of the Governor's proposed budget. Significant reductions and program eliminations will be triggered if the state is unable to secure $7 billion in new federal funds more>>

	Revenue Enhancement Measures - Video ClipsJanuary 26, 2010 - The Board of Supervisors were presented with a number of revenue ballot measures to consider for the next two years to help close the County's $100 million structural budget deficit. The preliminary discussion included election timelines and voting requirements for taxes, such as increasing the existing transient (hotel) occupancy tax, sales tax and business license tax, and implementing a utility users tax. Staff was directed to retain a consultant to further explore broadening the business license tax and conduct a survey of other revenue raising efforts by cities and school districts more>>

	Budgets for the Current and Prior Fiscal Years Information on San Mateo County budgets for the current and prior fiscal years can be found at http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/budget. The Recommended and Adopted budgets for the current fiscal year, including the County Manager's Budget Message, County profile, organization chart, Shared Vision information, and other key documents and slide presentations, can be accessed on the main page. Budgets for previous years can be accessed from a list on the left-hand side. more>>


	View the San Mateo County Calendar >> The SMC Calendar provides information on events, meetings, and other San Mateo County happenings. more>>


	Comprehensive Annual Financial Report The just-released San Mateo County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report contains the County’s audited financial statements and other financial information for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009. It also contains information about the local economy, the structure of the County government, the County’s future financial plans, the County’s financial policies and significant County projects. more>>

	Profile: County of San MateoLearn more about San Mateo County's government, demographics and economy in this useful community profile. It contains the districts of the Board of Supervisors, a brief history and other key information. more>>

	Bag the old excuses - Simple, cheap changes can improve quality Not all great medical innovations involve years of research or millions of dollars. Some, such as the one developed at San Mateo Medical Center, are as simple and inexpensive as a sturdy vinyl lunch bag. This item may hardly seem to qualify as an innovation, but when used by patients to carry the myriad medications they’ve been prescribed, it can save a life. more>>

	Draft Report on Youth Services Center Escape Not all great medical innovations involve years of research or millions of dollars. Some, such as the one developed at San Mateo Medical Center, are as simple and inexpensive as a sturdy vinyl lunch bag. This item may hardly seem to qualify as an innovation, but when used by patients to carry the myriad medications they’ve been prescribed, it can save a life. more>>

	The Face of Child Support in California Wednesday, November 28, 2007 was another day in the life of the Child Support Program in California. This report chronicles the activities of that day in our life as California’s 8,000 child support professionals. We share with you the moving and inspirational stories of our customers and give you a sense of the workload that we encounter every day. more>>

	San Mateo County Library 2006-2007 Annual Report "Share the World" -- Read the 2006-2007 Annual Report for the 12 libraries within the San Mateo County Library System. Report includes statistical highlights and program information for each library. more>>

	Strategic Plan (2008-2013) and Agency Accreditation This PowerPoint document was used in the presentation of HSA's Strategic Plan and Agency Accreditation given to the Board of Supervisors on April 22, 2008. San Mateo County Human Services Agency Director Beverly Beasley Johnson would like to share it with all of you. more>>

	San Mateo County Report 2007-2008 The County’s budget helps provide social services, health care, law enforcement, environmental protection and a host of other public services. We provide job training, children and family services and alcohol and other drug prevention counseling. We welcome you to learn more about San Mateo County by reading this 2007-2008 report. more>>

	2008 Community Assessment Health and Quality of Life in San Mateo County The Healthy Community Collaborative of San Mateo County is pleased to deliver the fifth Community Needs Assessment of the San Mateo County community. This needs assessment identifies opportunities and challenges for government agencies, community organizations, and health care providers to modify policy to improve the health and quality of life in San Mateo County. more>>

	Children in Our Community: A Report on Their Health and Well-Being The San Mateo County Children's Report summarizes the status of children's health and well being in the county, highlighting key issues that warrant attention. As with past Children's Reports, the 2007 edition was produced by the San Mateo County Children's Data Team, a collaborative of public and private agencies. more>>

	Roadmap for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention This report describes what is only the beginning of how we can work together to prevent substance use and promote a healthier community. The data included in this document highlight the enormous toll that alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have on the health of our community – cigarette smoking remains as the single most preventable cause of disease and death in the United States and alcohol and illicit drug use are associated with many of the country and our community’s most serious problems. more>>

	County of San Mateo Human Services Agency Annual Report Fiscal Year 2005-2006 In this annual report, you will read about the trends and accomplishments of FY 05-06. You will also see a few challenges ahead. While we have made important progress in child welfare system improvements as noted in this report, improvements are on-going. more>>


	Federal Stimulus Funding - www.smcrecovery.org Track how federal stimulus money is used in San Mateo County to create jobs and improve health care, energy efficiency, housing assistance and other vital services. This ensures public accountability and transparency more>>

SMC Budget: Rising to the Challenge