LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) have approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) Budget Calendar, officially launching the upcoming budget process for St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG). The County’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30; FY2027 will officially begin on July 1, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2027.
The Budget Calendar outlines key dates and milestones for the development of the FY2027 Budget, including CSMC Budget Work Sessions (BWS), review of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the annual Budget Public Hearing, and more.
Community members are encouraged to stay informed and engaged throughout the process. All budget work sessions and public meetings are open to the public and provide opportunities for residents to better understand and follow how county funding decisions are made.
Meetings are available to the public in multiple ways:
- Attend in person at the Chesapeake Building (41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown, MD)
- Watch live on SMCG TV Channel 95; view the schedule: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/95
- Stream live or view later on-demand via the SMCG YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov
“The budget process is one of the most important responsibilities of county government,” said Commissioner President, Randy Guy. “We encourage residents to follow along, attend sessions, and provide feedback as we work together to shape the priorities for our community.”
The FY2027 Budget Calendar and other budget documents are available online at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/finance.
For more information, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.