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Harnett County adopts FY 2025–26 budget using $20.2 million of fund balance; commissioners request plan to rebuild reserves
Summary
The Board approved the county—udget and included a $20,210,244 appropriation of fund balance to hold school funding and capital plans; county staff said the appropriation will leave estimated unassigned reserves near 17.5% and urged a plan to restore the policy target of 20%.
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C. — The Harnett County Board of Commissioners on June 16 adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and approved an appropriation of $20,210,244 from fund balance to support operations and school funding, while directing staff to prepare a plan to rebuild reserve levels to the county’s 20% target.
The budget adoption matters because the appropriation reduces unassigned fund balance below the county—oard nd rating-agency target and the commissioners emphasized the need for a documented plan to restore reserves to protect the county—redit standing and meet future capital needs.
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