Budget Home: Budget and Finance

Purpose

The Budget and Finance Department supports the Commissioners Court with fiscal planning, monitoring, and policy analysis that assist the Court in making well-informed policy and financial decisions.

FY 2027 Budget Workshop Documents (114)

Activities

  • Preparing an accurate fiscal plan for the Commissioners Court in the form of the Recommended Budget, Proposed Budget, Adopted Budget, and Fee Schedule documents.
  • Preparing the Capital Improvement Program to assist the Commissioners Court in planning for the long-term capital needs of the County.
  • Coordinating bond sale efforts with the county's bond attorneys and financial advisors.
  • Serving as co-chair to the County's Investment Committee. Investment Policy
  • Providing policy recommendations to help county departments be more cost efficient.
  • Performing operational analysis and costing studies.
  • Coordinating with area cities and Economic Development Corporations on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone analysis.
  • Monitoring legislative activities and reporting on the effect to the County.
  • Engaging county departments in converting to a performance management philosophy that places emphasis on the County Mission and Vision.
  • Serving as representatives on various technical, judicial and administrative committees.
  • Conducting special projects as requested by the Commissioners Court.

Economic Incentives

Collin County is committed to the promotion of quality development in all parts of the County and to improving the quality of life for its citizens. In order to help meet these goals, Collin County will consider providing the following incentive to stimulate economic development:

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)

Collin County may consider participation in municipal Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones based upon our TIRZ Policy. Annual TIRZ Reports can be found on each municipality's EDC web sites.

Bond Ratings

Ratings for the 2025 Series

S & P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to Collin County, Texas' approximately $212 million series 2024 limited-tax permanent improvement and refunding bonds. At the same time, S & P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AAA' long-term rating on the county's unlimited and limited-tax general obligation (GO) debt.

Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aaa rating to Collin Count, TX's Limited Tax Permanent Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 with an approximate par amount of $232.7 million and a MIG 1 rating to county's Tax Notes, Series 2025 with an approximate par amount of $8 million. The Aaa issuer rating reflects the county's very large, dynamic and rapidly expanding economy supported by the precense of several large national and regional corporate headquarters, which is fueling population growth.

If you're looking for updated information on the county's debt, see our Primer on County Debt.

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