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Lycoming County leaders warn of tight budget, say some capital projects will be delayed
Summary
County commissioners said Sept. 3 they face ongoing deficits, a reduced fund balance and state funding delays that will force spending cuts and postpone some capital projects until bond financing is available.
Lycoming County commissioners told residents at their Sept. 3 public meeting that continuing budget shortfalls and a state budget impasse have strained the county’s finances and will force delayed capital projects and spending cuts. The commissioners said the county has reduced its long-term fund balance by using reserves for capital work and will defer some projects until it can issue bonds. The warning follows fiscal reviews in which county officials estimated last year’s deficit was reduced from roughly $12 million to about $4 million through…
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