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County midyear finances: revenue on track, no midyear supplemental recommended
Summary
Finance staff told commissioners the county is in a sound financial position at April 30, 2025; revenues are on track, property tax collections are roughly 90% as of June 15, and staff did not recommend a midyear supplemental appropriation at this time.
Ramona Rommel, director of finance, presented a midyear financial update to the Board of County Commissioners on July 9, describing revenues, expenditures, personnel vacancy savings and the county's near-term outlook.
Rommel said the report is a snapshot as of April 30 (four accounting periods into the fiscal year). Expenditures overall were approximately 31% of budget (a touch under a linear 33% for four months), while some spending categories are weighted by early-year capital purchases or subscription renewals.
On revenues, Rommel reported the county had collected roughly 90.47% of property taxes as of June 15; historically the county collects 98to 99% by year end. She said general fund revenue that includes bill payments was up about $70,000 from 2024.
Rommel and Deputy Finance Director Paige reported personnel vacancies as a midyear factor: as of June 30 the county had about 18 vacant positions; salary vacancy savings stood at about $201,000 as of April 30. Departmental and human resources activity since April has reduced some vacancies but also produced normal turnover.
Given current revenue and expenditure trends, staff recommended not pursuing a midyear supplemental appropriation at this time. The board accepted the update and thanked staff for the early overview ahead of the budget season.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about vacancy levels and collection trends; finance staff said vacancy rates historically range from roughly 8% to 15% depending on the year and that current levels are within typical ranges.
