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Pennington County commissioners set direction on 2027 budget guidance, emphasize forecasting and personnel controls
Summary
As the 2027 budget process began, commissioners emphasized forecasting, five‑year personnel projections, benefit design options and a focus on decreasing or holding the county budget steady; commissioners also discussed a potential half‑percent sales‑tax program under Senate Bill 96 and asked staff for department‑level forecasts.
Pennington County formally kicked off its 2027 budget process on April 20 with staff requesting direction from the board on whether to continue recent practices or change approach. County budget staff asked department heads for guidance on priorities and forecasting horizons.
Commissioners pressed for multi‑year forecasting and close scrutiny of personnel costs, including a review of benefit levels and promotion…
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