FY2024 Budget Allows For Long Term Investments for Prince George’s

From The Office of the County Executive

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced the council’s passing of the fiscal year (FY)2024 budget by the Prince George’s County Council May 25, noting the challenges faced and overcome during the difficult budget cycle.

According to officials, the FY2024 budget was tight due to several factors, including new funding obligations mandated by the funding formula under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Kirwan). The Kirwan funding formula legally mandated that the county spend an additional $88.4 million on education this year, which represented nearly half of all new spending in the county’s budget.

The FY2024 budget includes nearly $5.4 billion in operating funds, an increase of $318 million or 6.3% over the FY2023 budget. The General Fund totals $4.5 billion, an increase of $254.3 million or 6.0% over the FY 2023 budget. The largest portion of General Funds, nearly $2.8 billion or 62%, goes directly to the Board of Education for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Over $886 million supports public safety agencies, nearly 20% of General Funds. The remaining 18% supports the rest of County Government operations.

After the County Executive released her FY 2024 proposed budget March 15, the County Executive’s Administration attended a series of community meetings to engage the public. Alsobrooks, as well as leadership and staff from the County Executive’s Office and various County agencies, explained the key priorities funded in the budget while taking feedback from residents.

Even with the challenges during this year’s budget cycle, the FY 2024 budget still makes people-centered investments that meet the immediate needs of residents while positioning the County for long-term success. Highlights of these long term investments include:

Education & Youth Development

Board of Education - $2.8 billion

Increase of $170 million, or 6.5%, over FY 2023
Includes $24.5 million for the Alternative Construction Finance program

Prince George’s Community College - $131.6 million
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System - $38.1 million
Youth development programs like Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) and Alsobrooks Summer Passport Experience - $2.5 million

SYEP has hired over 17,000 youth over the past four years
Summer Passport provided opportunities for over 1,600 youth over the past two years

Safe Neighborhoods

Prince George’s County Police Department - $390 million

Includes four new recruit classes for a total of 120 officers
Continued funding for recruitment incentives for new officers
Funding for Police Explorers Program to expose young people to careers in law enforcement

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department - $261 million

Includes three new recruit classes for a total of 96 firefighters

Prince George’s County Department of Corrections - $106.7 million

Includes two new recruit classes for a total of 36 new correctional officers

State’s Attorney’s Office - $25.3 million

Includes funding for six new Assistant State’s Attorney positions

Vision Zero Prince George’s - $41 million

Supports outreach and various road safety improvements/projects

Hope in Action Anti-Violence Initiative - $1 million

Over 29,000 residents have been served with wraparound services such as afterschool programming, mental health services, workforce development, and housing support
Includes continued funding for violence interrupters

Environment/Beautification

Stormwater Management Fund - $113.2 million

Increase of $16 million over FY 2023
Programs help combat climate change and mitigate flooding

Stormwater Management Capital Improvement Program - $141.1 million

Funds multiple flood protection projects

Clear the Curb - $135.5 million

Includes continued rollout of countywide curbside composting program, reaching all households with County trash and recycling by end of 2023
Includes improved curbside bulky trash program