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UOG students present formula-based FY2026 village budget to Mayor’s Council of Guam
Summary
University of Guam capstone students presented a formula-based FY2026 budget intended to allocate funds by village using transparent formulas tied to revenue streams; mayors asked about personnel flexibility, data sources and next steps for legislative outreach.
University of Guam public administration students presented a formula-based FY2026 village budget to the Mayor’s Council of Guam, arguing the method would make allocations more transparent, need‑based and easier to justify to the Legislature.
Mark Torian and Jason Young, members of the UOG PA 480 capstone team, told mayors the plan links specific funding categories — village operations, road maintenance, public safety, cultural preservation, community enhancement and an environmental impact fund — to dependable revenue sources such as the general fund, the limited gaming fund and the Guam Educational Facilities Fund. "A formula based budget is going to allow…
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