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Lewis County approves $2.94 million amendment to 2026 budget, reducing estimated fund balance by $1.04 million
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Summary
Becky Butler presented a budget amendment increasing county expenditures by $2,937,383 and revenues by $1,895,491, which will reduce the county's estimated ending fund balance by $1,041,892; commissioners approved the amendment 3-0.
Lewis County commissioners approved a 2026 budget amendment that adds $2,937,383 in expenditures and $1,895,491 in revenues, resulting in a $1,041,892 reduction in the county’s estimated ending fund balance.
Becky Butler presented the amendment, explaining that the notice published in the county paper originally reflected $2,900,012 in increased expenditures and $1,888,120 in increased revenue. Subsequent adjustments added $37,371 in expenditures and $7,371 in revenue, producing the revised totals. Butler noted that expenditures without a specified revenue source would be offset by the use of fund balance comprised of previously received revenues. The general fund portion includes a $517,095 increase in expenditures.
Commissioners opened a question-and-answer period for public questions (no public questions were raised), then closed the hearing and approved resolution 26-080 by unanimous vote. The amendment will take effect as recorded and county staff will proceed with accounting adjustments as required.
