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Commissioners press for earlier budget delivery, clearer adjustments and limits on reallocated funds
Summary
Throughout the hearing commissioners pressed county finance and the mayor’s office for earlier delivery of the full budget package, clearer columns showing department requests and mayoral adjustments, and stronger rules requiring the commission’s approval before moving budgeted funds between accounts.
Hamilton County commissioners used the budget hearing to press finance staff and the mayor’s office for earlier and clearer budget materials, and to raise concerns about departments shifting budgeted funds between accounts without returning to the commission.
Multiple commissioners said they want the mayor’s recommended budget delivered earlier in the process so the commission has more time to review. Finance staff replied that the Friday package will…
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