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Pulaski County panel orders costing of six new position requests amid flat revenue outlook
Summary
Pulaski CountyQuorum Courtbudget committee heard that there is no new ongoing revenue, reviewed a salary study timeline, and voted to have six requested positions (five from the sheriff's office and one from the treasurer's office) costed for later consideration.
Pulaski CountyComptroller Mike Hutchins told the Quorum CourtBudget Committee that the county has no new ongoing revenue to fund additional recurring expenses and that one-time reserves will be available for limited projects.
The committee voted to send six position requests five from the sheriff's office and one from the treasurer's officeto human resources and payroll for job-description development and costing so the court can consider them at a later meeting.
The decision matters because the county faces a tight ongoing budget despite a large reserve balance. Hutchins said the county is "stronger than most places, because of our reserve, because of our contingency," but he warned, "I don't have any new money for you." He added that carryover levels will return toward more normal amounts and…
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