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County director flags rising insurance and retirement costs as primary FY27 budget drivers
Summary
County director reported rising group‑health costs (vendor projection 15.4%; 24% if GLP weight‑loss drugs included), an accelerated retirement liability payment of about $429,415 and higher audit and legal costs, all contributing to a FY27 budget that appears about $2 million out of balance in the public‑viewing draft.
The county director reported to the Norfolk County Commission on March 4 that several structural cost increases are driving pressure on the FY27 budget, including projected health‑plan increases, higher retirement payments and rising audit and legal expenses.
"We've received notice from the Mayflower Municipal Health Group that their vendor is recommending an increase of 15.4%... The vendor stated the increase would be 24% if GLP weight loss drugs were included," the director said, noting the county…
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