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Kosciusko County Council advances 2026 budget, tables decision on probation officers' bonus after State Board of Accounts guidance
Summary
The Kosciusko County Council approved the advertised 2026 budget estimates and several fund adjustments but voted to table the decision on a proposed 2% retention bonus for probation officers after guidance from the State Board of Accounts prompted requests for legal clarification.
The Kosciusko County Council advanced its advertised 2026 budget toward final adoption on the condition that a separate decision on probation officers' compensation be delayed.
At an initial budget hearing, county staff presented the advertised figures, including a countywide estimated total tax rate of 0.2694 and a general fund advertised budget of $33,204,360. Becky, a county staff member responsible for budget preparation, told the council: "The advertised estimated total tax rate is 0.2694." She said the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) review and certified assessed values could reduce the final rates before October.
The meeting focused on whether to provide probation officers a 2% retention payment similar to raises authorized for other county employees. County staff reported…
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