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Board reviews performance measures and early 2026 budget drivers including personnel and state shifts
Summary
County administration and department leaders reviewed a packet of performance measures used for benchmarking and gave the board an early look at major 2026 budget drivers, including health insurance and negotiated wages implemented last year, potential state cost shifts, proposed new positions and environmental service fee changes.
Stearns County staff presented the board with a review of departmental performance measures and an early snapshot of budget pressures for 2026.
Administration said the county collects about 75 performance measures across departments and submits a subset to a statewide program that provides $25,000 for participation. Departments summarized trends: the County Attorney reported a sharp rise in fully prepared criminal trials (including multiple homicides), the auditor‑treasurer described continued virtual license‑center growth and a strong bond…
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