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Wayne County staff present 13 technical budget amendments including a $4 million reallocation; committee advances day's business
Summary
Management and Budget summarized 13 technical amendments to the proposed county budget, including a $4 million certification to restore previously diverted funds, a $1.5 million certification for prosecuting attorney salary increases, and a $465,033 correction to fund a clerical position and overtime for the county clerk.
Management and Budget and department leaders presented 13 technical amendments to the county's proposed fiscal-year budget and described adjustments needed before final action.
"These are what we have received so far from the departments," Budget Director Philip Whitfield said as he summarized the requests. The package included amendments that would increase appropriations, correct funding-source errors and reallocate project dollars.
Key items presented: - County Clerk: A technical adjustment to add a clerical specialist position and provide additional overtime funding; the clerk's request as summarized at the meeting would increase the appropriation by $465,033. A public commenter who identified staffing concerns said the department may still be short of earlier overtime estimates. - Prosecuting Attorney: A certification of fund balance to cover negotiated salary increases; the amendment as presented would increase appropriation authority by $1,500,000. - IDSD…
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