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Alamance County staff warn of $12.9 million structural gap; commissioners debate cuts, reserves and debt
Summary
Staff told the board Alamance County faces a roughly $12.9 million projected budget gap starting in FY 2026–27 and that unassigned fund balance is below the 20% policy (17.18% in draft figures). Commissioners pressed for spending cuts, options to shore reserves, and cautioned about debt and mandated costs.
Staff presented a fiscal update showing the county is below its board-adopted undesignated fund balance target. "Our unassigned fund balance, we see a $3,700,000 reduction in the category from 23–24," staff said, and reported a draft unassigned fund balance of $37,200,000, or about 17.18% of expenditures, below the 20% target.
The budget office summarized current-year numbers and a five‑year general‑fund model. Staff said the FY 25–26 budget was adopted at $242.1 million and later amended to $248.0 million; through Dec. 31, collections were about $145.6 million…
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