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Hernando County warns reserves will fall short if FEMA reimbursements slow
Summary
County staff told commissioners the recommended FY2026 budget will likely meet policy minimums but fall short of the board's 25% reserve goal if federal disaster reimbursements slow; commissioners discussed whether debris removal should be a localized responsibility if FEMA changes policy.
Hernando County budget staff reported that the recommended fiscal 2026 budget will meet the county's minimum reserve policy but is unlikely to reach the board's 25% reserve goal if FEMA reimbursements continue to slow. The presentation and discussion took place during a June 20 budget workshop of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.
Albert Ford, a staff member and the workshop's budget presenter, told the commission the county's current total budget stands at about $951,000,000 and that "you can see the current status, of your, reserves at 21.37%." He said the board's 25% reserve objective would require roughly $6,600,000 more than the county…
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