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County staff outline 2026 budget calendar and potential effects of property tax reform
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY — County budget staff on Thursday walked committee members through the annual budget process, explaining timelines for department submissions, revenue estimation and the board—s role in setting tentative millage in July.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY — County budget staff on Thursday walked committee members through the annual budget process, explaining how departments and constitutional officers submit requests, how revenue estimates are developed and where the county has discretion to change spending.
"The process starts usually in January, early February," said Tom, a county budget staff member, who described a timeline in which the management budget office issues instructions to departments; departments submit decision-unit forms when they request new resources, associated performance measures and any revenue impacts; and the county administrator compiles a recommended budget that goes to the commissioners in July.
The July presentation is a pivotal moment, Tom said.…
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