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Paducah finance staff outline FY26 personnel costs; personal services projected to grow
Summary
City staff presented a high‑level FY26 general fund personnel overview: 345 FTEs across funds, 288 general‑fund positions, and projected personal‑services cost rising toward a $34 million estimate in FY26, driven by wages, overtime and retirement costs.
City finance staff delivered a general fund personnel overview during the April 8 meeting, noting that personal‑service costs constitute roughly two‑thirds of general fund expenditures and are the primary driver of the FY26 budget.
The presentation, led by a staff member identified as John, said the FY25 budget includes 345 full‑time equivalents across all funds and 288 positions paid from the general fund. Historically the city paid…
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