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County administrator warns of state cost shifts that could raise Beltrami County costs by about $2.6 million annually
Summary
Administrator Berry told the board of federal and state funding uncertainty and said recent state budget proposals could shift roughly $2.6 million in health and human services costs to Beltrami County, potentially pushing property-tax increases; he urged close monitoring and advocacy.
Beltrami County Administrator Berry briefed the board on recent federal and state developments that could affect county finances, including an estimated $2.6 million annual increase in county costs under the governor's health and human services proposals.
"This is probably 1 of the most significant, cost shifts that we've seen, in recent history," Administrator Berry said, describing recent swings in state finances and legislative uncertainty that make it hard for counties to plan. He told…
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