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Huron County commissioners adopt interim 2026 appropriation, set $30.0M general-fund baseline
Summary
The Board of Huron County Commissioners on Dec. 9 adopted a temporary 2026 appropriation under ORC §5705.38, certifying estimated resources and setting department-level interim budgets that total $30,017,171 for general funds and $76,012,662.25 for other funds.
The Huron County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 9 to adopt a temporary appropriation measure to meet ordinary county expenses for 2026, certifying estimated resources and approving department-level interim appropriations.
Under Ohio Revised Code §5705.38, the board adopted the Official Certificate of Estimated Resources showing $30,017,171.00 in general funds and $76,012,662.25 in other funds for fiscal year 2026, and approved a temporary appropriation schedule that sets specific dollar amounts for county departments. Commissioner Harry Brady moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner James R. Morgan seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: the temporary appropriation provides legal spending authority at the start of the fiscal year while final revenue and certificate amounts are finalized. The document sets department ceilings across operations, capital and special funds so county offices can continue routine operations into 2026.
Key provisions and figures: the approved interim appropriation lists department-level amounts including (selected items): Commissioners $660,200; Auditor $387,355; County Jail $4,673,781.25; Sheriff $3,428,214.25; Permanent Improvements and Transfers account entries are included in the full schedule. The full interim budget is on file with the Clerk to the Board.
Board discussion and next steps: Commissioners thanked Administrator/Clerk Vickie Ziemba for preparing the budget. The temporary appropriation remains in place pending final amended certificates and completion of the formal 2026 budget process; the board will adopt a final appropriation after the Auditor issues amended certificates based on actual year-end balances.
