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Franklin County moves to target‑based budgeting; 2026 general fund forecast set at $53.3 million
Summary
County fiscal staff outlined a shift to target‑based budgeting for the 2026 budget and presented a 2026 general fund revenue forecast of $53.3 million, driven primarily by property taxes and modest growth in charges for services.
Franklin County fiscal leaders told commissioners they are switching to target‑based budgeting for the 2026 budget and offered a general fund revenue forecast of $53.3 million, a 2.4% increase over the 2025 budget.
The change in approach, presented by Teresa Beckner, chief financial officer, and Janelle Fries, fiscal director, asks departments to plan spending within revenue limits rather than starting budgets from departmental requests. "Instead of asking how much do we need, we ask how much money do we have…
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