Primary operating fund for countywide services, constitutional offices, and programs not accounted for in a special revenue fund.
Financial Structure, Policies, and Process
Department to Fund Relationship
Departments are grouped by function, then tied to the fund that pays for the service.
This page shows how departments, constitutional officers, activities, transfers, and major operating funds connect inside the County budget. For how property tax revenue specifically breaks down by department, see Summary of Property Tax Allocations.
Accounts for the Sheriff’s Office and other public safety costs historically shown in the Fine & Forfeiture Fund.
Track restricted resources such as transportation, tourist development, solid waste, mosquito control, and grant-supported programs.
Separates major infrastructure, facility, technology, and equipment investments from regular operating costs.
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General Fund activity groups.
The General Fund supports many County departments. Those departments are reported by activity type so readers can see how services roll into broad financial categories.
General Government
Administration and Support
Board of County Commissioners
County Administration
County Attorney
Office of Management & Budget
Human Resources
Purchasing
Geographic Information Systems
Building Construction and Maintenance
Tax Collector
Property Appraiser
Clerk of Court
Supervisor of Elections
Planning
General Fund
Public Safety
Protection and Response
Code Compliance
Emergency Management
South Walton Fire District
Medical Examiner
Probation Services
State Fire Control
General Fund
Culture and Recreation
Parks, Libraries, and Recreation
General Fund
Other Activity Groups
Community and Court-Related Services
Statutory & Other Agency Funding
Extension Office
Environmental Resources
Soil Conservation
Veteran Services
Circuit Court
County Court
Court Technology
State Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem
Public Defender
Walton County Health Department
Non-Profit Funding Program
General Fund
Dedicated funds follow the same activity structure.
Some services are separated from the General Fund, but they still connect to a public activity, the departments or programs delivering the service, and the fund where the budget is recorded.
Transportation
Transportation Fund Path
Transportation Fund
Economic Activity
Tourist Development Fund Path
Tourism Administration
Marketing
Sales & Visitor Center
Communications
North Walton
Beach Operations
Beach Tram
Lifeguard Services and Beach Safety
Tourist Development Fund
Physical Environment and Community Services
Special Revenue and Enterprise Paths
Solid Waste
Building Department
E911
Housing & Urban Development
Mosquito Control
Recreation Plat Fee
Preservation
Sidewalk
Special Revenue and Enterprise Funds
Capital and Financing
Capital Project and Debt Paths
Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds