Shelby County adopts FY2026 budget with $482,688 projected surplus
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Summary
The Shelby County Board adopted the FY2026 consolidated budget with estimated revenue of $21,166,112 and projected expenditures of $20,683,424, leaving a projected surplus of $482,688; board members discussed levy strategy and reserves.
The Shelby County Board adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget on Nov. 13 after presentations from finance staff and the budget committee.
The approved consolidated FY2026 budget estimates revenue of $21,166,112 and projected expenditures of $20,683,424, yielding a projected surplus of $482,688. County officials and committee members described work with consultant Sikich and ARPA funds to build tools for levy modeling and emphasized ongoing review of reserves, social-security shortfalls and the levy scenario-planning.
Why it mattered: Board members asked for continued transparency and scenario planning to avoid shortfalls and reduce reliance on temporary borrowing. The finance presentation showed spending trending below budget year-to-date; the board highlighted the need to plan for social security and reserve levels to avoid midyear fund pressure.
Vote and next steps: The FY2026 budget was adopted in a roll-call vote. County staff said they will continue working with stakeholders and use the modeling tools provided by consultants to finalize levy recommendations and projected impacts for residents.
Provenance: Budget presentation and vote (topic intro SEG 2318 — topic finish SEG 2466).
Ending: With the budget adopted, staff will proceed with levy modeling and report back to the board as the county finalizes levy instructions and reserve targets.
