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County adopts streamlined FY27 budget process; administrator to present consolidated budget
Summary
The commission approved a proposal from Administrator Michael Dutton to streamline FY27 budget hearings by having administration present a consolidated budget to the Assembly of Delegates and attend committee sessions, reducing the need for every department head to appear at commission and assembly meetings.
Michael Dutton, Barnstable County administrator, proposed a streamlined FY27 budget process on Nov. 5 that would present a single, consolidated budget to the Assembly of Delegates and limit department-level appearances to committee hearings where detailed questions arise. Dutton said the approach aims to provide a consistent face for the county during review and reduce redundant departmental travel and duplication of review.
Dutton said the county will continue to present the capital…
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