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Klamath County commissioners begin talks on budget shortfall; consider furloughs, workforce reductions and department meetings
Summary
Commissioners discussed a general fund deficit and options including voluntary unpaid time, shorter workweeks, targeted workforce reductions, and meetings with public-safety leadership to address effects from cuts to community corrections funding.
Klamath County commissioners spent a significant portion of their July 8 meeting discussing the county's budget shortfall and potential ways to balance the general fund.
Commissioners and staff said the county faces a general fund deficit of about $1.5 million for the current year, which could translate to a $2.0–$2.3 million shortfall the next year if no changes are made. Staff provided model estimates for several options: a 10% workforce reduction (measured as a percentage of gross payroll) could save roughly $4.4 million annually; a 20%…
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