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Beaufort County administration presents FY27 budget; recommends millage remain at 59.5
Summary
County administration presented the FY27 proposed budget with a recommended mill rate of 59.5 (mill-rate neutral), embedded 1% COLA and 2% merit (3% total), trimmed capital requests, and selective new positions to reduce consultant costs.
Beaufort County's administration presented a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget May 5 that keeps the county's advertised mill rate at 59.5 while embedding a 3% total compensation package (2% merit and 1% cost-of-living adjustment) and trimming capital requests to balance operations.
Mr. Moore, leading the presentation for administration, said his team had implemented a step/pay plan and a 2% merit with a 1% COLA, and included retiree-gap insurance as directed by council. After reviewing assessment values, staff proposed remaining 'mill neutral' at 59.5 even though the…
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