Miami-Dade County · Budget Explorer
FY 2025–26 adopted
FY 2025–26 adopted
Departments by strategic area
The adopted budget groups departments under nine strategic areas. Open an area to see its departments and operating allocations.
Gross operating budget
$9.5B
Department operating allocations before internal county transfers.
- Strategic areas
- 9
- Departments
- 53
- Gross operating
- $9.5B
- Capital program
- $4.7B
Used in the adopted budget
With adopted budget data
Before internal transfers
Multi-year adopted program
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Operating
Operating spending by strategic area
Area size represents operating dollars. Select a strategic area for department amounts, or switch to the table for exact figures.
| Strategic Area | Operating | Capital Program | Cents per Dollar | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Formulation | $105.7M | $0 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Constitutional Offices | $1.3B | $68.0M | 15 | 13.7% |
| Public Safety | $1.6B | $237.6M | 19 | 16.9% |
| Transportation & Mobility | $855.0M | $931.2M | 8 | 9.0% |
| Recreation & Culture | $641.9M | $309.8M | 7 | 6.8% |
| Neighborhood & Infrastructure | $1.8B | $1.1B | 20 | 19.0% |
| Health & Society | $883.4M | $85.7M | 10 | 9.3% |
| Economic Development | $1.2B | $1.6B | 14 | 12.3% |
| General Government | $1.1B | $337.9M | 6 | 11.9% |
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Directory
Strategic areas
Areas are ranked by gross operating spending and include department counts and share of the adopted operating budget.
- 01Neighborhood & Infrastructure10 departments · To protect and preserve natural resources and provide efficient neighborhood and environmental infrastructure services.19.0% of gross operating$1.8B20¢ per dollar
- 02Public Safety17 departments · To provide a safe and secure community through efficient and effective public safety services using a holistic approach.16.9% of gross operating$1.6B19¢ per dollar
- 03Constitutional Offices8 departments · Independently elected constitutional offices mandated by Amendment 10, directly accountable to voters.13.7% of gross operating$1.3B15¢ per dollar
- 04Economic Development7 departments · To foster economic vitality by capitalizing on strengths and supporting investments in key emerging industries.12.3% of gross operating$1.2B14¢ per dollar
- 05General Government20 departments · To provide ethical and transparent government that supports excellent public service delivery.11.9% of gross operating$1.1B6¢ per dollar
- 06Health & Society9 departments · To improve quality of life and promote independence by providing effective social services and affordable housing.9.3% of gross operating$883.4M10¢ per dollar
- 07Transportation & Mobility5 departments · To provide a safe and resilient transportation system that enhances mobility and connects communities.9.0% of gross operating$855.0M8¢ per dollar
- 08Recreation & Culture11 departments · To develop, promote and preserve outstanding cultural, recreational, library, and natural enrichment opportunities.6.8% of gross operating$641.9M7¢ per dollar
- 09Policy Formulation3 departments · To provide effective and efficient resident and business services that respond to community priorities and needs.1.1% of gross operating$105.7M1¢ per dollar