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Board orders staff to improve budget and contract transparency amid federal cuts

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Responding to looming federal funding losses, the Board directed administration to break down Object 2 (services & supplies) reporting, accelerate budget RFI responses and outline timelines for new budget/contract systems to give the board and community clearer, earlier budget information.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a referral on Nov. 18 aimed at improving transparency around county spending and contracting as the county faces substantial federal funding reductions.

Sponsored by Supervisors Ellenberg and Abe Koga, the referral asks administration to propose a…

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