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Health department says core match falls by about $3.2 million; FY27 ask reflects lower match and staffing changes

Worcester County Commissioners · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Health Department staff told commissioners a reduction of roughly $3.2 million in the required county core match has lowered the FY27 funding obligation; the department projects a 6% revenue increase, a 14% reduction in requested expenditures from FY26, and requested one environmental health FTE.

The Worcester County Health Department told commissioners its FY27 budget reflects an unexpected reduction in the county core match that cuts the previously anticipated obligation by roughly $3.2 million.

“We have been notified that we are receiving a reduction in funding that supports our core services in the health department,” the…

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