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Riley County budget review flags service cuts, treasurer proposes ending in‑office driver’s license processing
Summary
At a July 3 budget work session, Riley County staff outlined a list of proposed reductions to meet revenue targets; the county treasurer proposed ending in‑office driver’s license services, adding a small facility fee and reconsidering other county services to close gaps.
Riley County commissioners heard a budget work session July 3 that outlined proposed cuts and new revenue options as staff try to close a multi‑million dollar gap and avoid going below the county's revenue neutral rate.
Budget and finance officer Britney Phillips told commissioners that falling “below the revenue neutral rate” could create deficits, force service cuts or borrowing and damage the county’s fiscal credibility. Phillips presented a list of changes that have already been made to bring the budget closer to balance and identified areas for further review, including the health department, public works and county services funded in part by the general fund.
Phillips said recent edits reduced several departmental requests, and she listed larger reductions…
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