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Madera County projects $4.5 million FY24–25 deficit; staff cites vacancy savings and procurement reviews
Summary
County administrative staff told supervisors the FY24–25 deficit has narrowed to $4.5 million from an adopted $6.8 million shortfall, driven by vacancy savings and public-safety spending trends; staff signaled limited remaining one-time savings and outlined procurement reviews and property-surplus follow-ups.
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. — County Administrative Office staff told the Board of Supervisors Feb. 25 that the fiscal year 2024–25 general-fund gap is expected to be about $4.5 million, roughly the same shortfall reflected in first-quarter projections.
Joel Begay, county administrative officer, said the board adopted a $6.8 million deficit during budget hearings but that first-quarter adjustments brought that estimate down to about $4.5 million and that January actuals are tracking to that revised figure.
Begay said much of the projected improvement comes from vacancy savings…
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