This chart represents the total Kern County 2015-2016 adopted budget. The breakdown below only includes the discretionary spending of the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

General Government $139,522,913
Public Protection $784,633,222
Public Ways and Facilities $74,640,835
Health and Sanitation $297,991,446
Public Assistance $640,233,760
Education $8,465,099
Recreation and Cultural Services $13,145,538
Debt Service $23,050,508
Appropriation for Contingencies - general purpose $12,363,699
Provision for Reserves and Designations $85,393,552