Most Los Angeles County departments would be required to reduce spending by 3% under an austere budget proposal unveiled Monday by the chief executive officer.
The $47.9 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 reflects “extraordinary budget pressures” facing the county, according to a statement from the CEO’s office. Under the plan, the cuts total $88.9 million and include more than $50 million in savings from cutting supplies, delaying equipment purchases and reducing the scope of some programs.
The proposal does not include any layoffs but calls for the elimination of 310 vacant positions.
“This is a different budget. It’s reflective of us being in tough times,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said in an interview.
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