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Road reserves split to preserve restricted uses; staff to confirm June transfers
Summary
Budget staff told the committee they split planned transfers from county reserves among operating, paving and equipment accounts so each reserve retains money for its designated purpose. The committee asked the treasurer to confirm actual transfers after fiscal-year close.
Harney County budget staff explained April 29 that planned transfers into the road department budget were split across three reserve funds so each reserve would retain amounts earmarked for specific uses.
Staff described the approach as a way to keep operating dollars separate from capital paving and equipment reserves. For fiscal 2025'26 the proposed plans included roughly $370,000 from an operating reserve, $400,000 toward paving, and $500,000 to equipment reserves; staff said the actual transfer amounts would be finalized at fiscal-year close and depend on cash flow and need.
Committee members asked for a follow-up confirmation in June so the treasurer can report actual transfer amounts. The committee also asked the road master's work plan and a secondary budget scenario showing what would be reduced if Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds were not received; staff said the road manager had created alternate plans to scale back work if SRS funding does not arrive.
Why it matters: Harney County holds a number of restricted reserves for roads. Splitting transfers is meant to keep funds that are earmarked for equipment or paving from being used for operating expenses, and committee members said they preferred the more precise transfers rather than drawing down a single operating reserve.
Ending: Treasurer and road staff will confirm June-year-end actuals for transfers and provide the committee with the road manager's alternate plan showing scaled priorities if SRS or other expected grant funds do not materialize.
