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Fullerton ad hoc committee hears $13.7 million FY26-27 shortfall; staff readies audit and new polling for sales-tax options
Summary
City staff told the Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee on April 28 that the preliminary FY26-27 budget shows a $13.7 million operating deficit if no further action is taken, and outlined departmental reduction scenarios, a phased independent audit and additional community polling on possible sales-tax measures to close the gap.
City Manager Matt Manfro told the Fullerton Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee on April 28 that the citys preliminary fiscal year 2026-27 budget shows a projected $13,700,000 operating deficit if no further reductions or revenue actions are taken.
The deficit figure was presented as a baseline before any of the additional cost-saving options staff described, Manfro said. He also announced that the council had directed an independent audit by Grant Thornton Advisors; phase 1 has begun and the council will consider authorizing a broader phase 2 performance-and-organization…
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