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Trumbull County commissioners begin 2025 budget workshop; staff outline reserves, MCO funds and next steps
Summary
County finance staff walked commissioners through the 2025 general fund summary, including a roughly $7.2 million beginning cash balance (which includes a $2 million donation), $15 million in reserves, and the non‑replenishing MCO/Medicaid settlement fund; commissioners scheduled follow‑up budget work.
County finance staff presented an overview of the 2025 operating budget and reserves at the second portion of Thursday’s meeting, asking commissioners to give direction on percentages to allocate to departments so staff can prepare detailed appropriation figures.
Christine (Christie) and other finance staff told commissioners the 2025 starting cash balance was approximately $7.2 million; that total included a $2 million donation noted by commissioners as reserved for special projects. Staff highlighted carryover encumbrances from prior years, large pending purchase orders, and that certain reserve funds — notably the Medicaid Managed Care…
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