During a recent government meeting, officials addressed a significant error in the budget released the previous week, specifically concerning fire wages. The initial budget understated fire wages by over $800,000 due to a miscalculation that occurred while accounting for two raises scheduled for the years 2024 and 2025.

The correction was acknowledged by a representative who explained that the oversight was unintentional and resulted from a slip in the calculation process. As a result, a revised budget will be issued to reflect the accurate figures. This adjustment highlights the importance of meticulous financial oversight in government budgeting processes.