2025 Recommended Budget

Division of Finance

Sedgwick County serves a population of about 500,000 with approximately 3,000 employees. The County spends approximately $421 million annually to provide a full range of public services and has an investment portfolio in excess of $300 million that has been collected but not spent.

Sedgwick County is committed to prudent use of taxpayers’ money. Fulfilling this commitment is primarily the responsibility of the Finance Division. The employees of the Finance Division are accountable for all aspects of the County’s financial management, with the exception of property tax administration, which is done through the collaborative efforts of the County Appraiser, County Clerk and County Treasurer. To fulfill its responsibilities, the Finance Division has a staff of 45 public servants organized into five departments: accounting, budget, purchasing, risk management and CFO office. The CFO office includes the administration of the Finance Division, economic development, tax system administration and internal audit.

Long-Range Financial Forecast

Sedgwick County’s financial plan is prepared by the Finance Division as a tool for the County Commission and management. It enables decision makers to evaluate potential capital projects and operating budget initiatives in the context of the County’s ability to pay for them and with recognition of potential future impacts on taxes and fund balances. This long-term planning ensures informed financial decisions. View the most recent Financial Forecast to learn more.

Debt Management

Sedgwick County issues bonds to finance projects like roads, bridges, and public buildings. Sedgwick County typically issues bonds at least once each year. A debt management policy prescribes when and how the County may borrow money through the issuance of bonds and temporary notes and sets limits on the amount of debt the County may issue. View the Sedgwick County Debt Policy to learn more.

Bond Ratings

Sedgwick County's sound financial management has been recognized by the three major municipal bond rating services. Good bond ratings are important because they can reduce the interest rate the County pays on future bond issues, saving taxpayers a considerable amount of money.

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The information contained in this website is current as of the date of each report that is available through this site, which dates may be different for each available report. Nothing contained in this website or any report available through this site is, or should be construed as, a representation by Sedgwick County, Kansas that the financial information, operating data, or other information included in these reports constitutes all of the information that may be material to a decision to invest in, hold or dispose of any of the securities issued by or on behalf of Sedgwick County, Kansas. The availability of any report, financial information or operating data of the County through this site does not create any obligation on the part of Sedgwick County, Kansas, by implication or otherwise, to update any of the financial information or operating data included in this website or any report available through this website.