Finance
Budget Information:
On March 25th, the Commissioner Board introduced the County’s 2026 budget. The public hearing and adoption are scheduled for April 22nd.
The Commissioner Board is committed to transparency and an open process of Government, and they encourage you to reach out with questions and concerns.
Burlington County Chief Financial Officer, Carolyn Havlick, will be available, via telephone meeting, to answer questions from the public about the County Budget.
To request and schedule a phone call/meeting please email: budget@co.burlington.nj.us
Please include the following in the email:
- Name
- Town
- Phone Number
- Availability (Date & Time) – Please provide a couple to dates and times
- List of questions is not necessary but is appreciated
A confirmation email will be sent establishing the date and time frame of the call or meeting.
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Reports
State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - 2025 Report
State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - 2024 Report
State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - 2023 Report
State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - 2022 Report
State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - 2021 Report
Responsibilities
The Burlington County Finance Department oversees all fiscal operations of the county. Responsibilities include:
- Developing the county's annual budget process in a manner consistent with the Division of Local Government Services
- Implementing budget forecasting and salary projections from data obtained from payroll and human resources
- Operating the overall county budget and capital projects budgets
- Overseeing the issuance of bond anticipation notes and bonds for various capital projects
- Providing financial trend monitoring and budget support services to departments / divisions
- Providing support to the County Administrator in the development, analysis, and review of the county's proposed operating budget and capital projects budget
- Reviewing all state and federal grant reporting services
- Reviewing and updating the budget process as it pertains to forms and documents submitted to outside departments