Assessor explains smaller operating budget, describes separate evaluation fund and 2% statutory allocation
Berkeley County Assessor Larry Hess said his operating budget dropped about $46,000 from the prior year due to retirements and reassignments, described multiple revenue streams including a separate evaluation fund and a statutory 2% allocation tied to reevaluation, and asked for consideration of employee pay increases to improve retention.
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Assessor Larry Hess told the Board of Commissioners his department’s operating budget for the coming fiscal year is lower than last year by roughly $46,000, chiefly because a higher‑paid employee retired and was replaced at a lower salary and because several staff departures created temporary savings.
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