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Rutherford County DSS five‑month budget report shows overall underspend but program lines over target

Rutherford County Department of Social Services Board · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Finance staff told the board Dec. 17 that after five months (through Nov. 30, 2025) the agency is 1.07% under total budget, with administrative spending under target but several program lines (rentals, drug screenings, adoption assistance 4E, foster care) over budget.

Rutherford County Department of Social Services finance staff presented the five‑month financial report for the period ending Nov. 30, 2025, telling the board the agency remains slightly under total budget but faces pressure in specific program lines.

The report showed administrative spending at 38.52% against a 41.67% pro‑rata target (3.15 percentage points under), program contributions from the general fund at 46.21% (4.54 points over target), and total spending at 40.6% (1.07% under budget for the five months…

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