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Denton County launches FY2027 budget process, auditor flags property tax dependence and revenue risks
Summary
County budget staff opened the FY2027 process with a calendar and guidance; County Auditor Jeff outlined that roughly 75% of the county's budget relies on property taxes, warned of shrinking investment income and fee volatility, and recommended reserve and documentation practices.
Denton County on Tuesday began its FY2027 budget process and approved a proposed calendar that would open departmental budget submissions in March and aim for a recommended budget presentation on Aug. 18, with final adoption and tax-rate action targeted for Sept. 22.
County budget staff Alejandro told the Commissioners Court that the new Workday-based budget application will open March 6 and departments will have about four to five weeks to submit requests. Staff asked departments to prioritize essential operations, provide supporting documentation for…
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