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Whitfield County approves mid-year budget amendments and raises purchasing thresholds
Summary
The Board approved June financials and multiple mid-year budget amendments Aug. 8, 2022, increasing fuel and parks funding, approving contingency transfers and raising purchase order and bidding thresholds in the county purchasing policy.
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners approved its June 2022 financial statement and a package of mid-year budget amendments at its Aug. 8 meeting, voting unanimously on each item.
Finance Director James Garvin presented the June report showing $1,270,292 in collections for the month—19.5% above the budgeted $1,062,500—and year-to-date collections of $7,098,682, 12.25% above the prior year for the same period. YTD actual revenues of $19,598,947 exceeded projections by $983,216, or 5.25%. The board approved the financial statement 4-0.
Commissioners voted to approve a series of budget increases and transfers funded from contingency. Notable amendments included:
- Fire Department: $75,000 increase…
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