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Franklin County officials outline target-based budgeting and seek consultant grant to close 2026 gap
Summary
County staff presented recommendations including target-based budgeting and seeking state match funding for a strategic management planning consultant to help reduce reliance on reserves in 2026.
Franklin County staff on Feb. 26 briefed commissioners on options to close an anticipated 2026 budget gap without relying on reserve funds, recommending a target-based budgeting approach and pursuing state grant funding to hire an outside strategic management planning consultant.
County staff member Carrie introduced the presentation and Theresa Beckner, the county chief financial officer, outlined two primary recommendations: (1) implement target-based budgeting that sets…
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