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Kern County supervisors approve guideline to start fiscal 2025–26 budget amid projected shortfall
Summary
The Board of Supervisors received a financial forecast showing a projected $24.9 million general fund shortfall for fiscal 2025–26 and approved a general fund contribution guideline directing departments to hold budgets to current-year levels while staff develops multiyear plans.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on March 11 received a budget development report and approved a recommended general fund contribution guideline to begin preparation of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget.
The county administrative officer, Elsa Martinez, told the board the county projects a $24.9 million general fund deficit for 2025–26 and expects costs to outpace revenue in subsequent years. “Projections indicate costs are outpacing revenue with the anticipated deficit at $24,900,000 in the general fund in fiscal year 25–26,” Martinez said.
The guideline approved today tells departments to prepare budgets at current-year levels while identifying efficiencies and potential cost reductions. Alex…
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