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Oconee County reports $37.66M in general fund revenues through March; third-quarter expenditures at 63% of budget
Summary
Finance staff told commissioners the county collected roughly $37.66 million (about 82% of amended budget) in general fund revenues through March and had spent about $29.6 million (63%) year to date; sales tax growth and capital timing were highlighted.
During the county’s April 28 meeting, finance staff presented the third‑quarter FY26 financial update covering operations through March 31. Melissa told commissioners general fund operating revenues stood at about $37.66 million, roughly 82% of the amended budget, and year‑to‑date expenditures were $29.6 million, approximately 63% of the budget.
"Currently at 37.66 million which is close to 82% collected..." Melissa said, noting taxes were collected at about 83% and investment income had reached about 90% of expectations. She explained that certain line items—charges for services, intergovernmental revenues and fines—vary seasonally or depend on program staffing and timing.
Department-level highlights included personnel at roughly 72% spent, services and supplies at about 65%, and capital outlays at 38% spent year to date. Melissa also described capital and project updates: Veterans Park netting was completed, a jail water‑heater replacement finished, and the county received a transit van while a final F‑750 dump truck remained on order.
On sales taxes, Melissa reported a roughly 4% quarter‑over‑quarter increase in local option sales tax collections (about $3 million for the quarter) and similar gains for special‑purpose and transportation sales taxes, all near budgeted collection rates.
The water resources enterprise fund—Oconee County’s largest enterprise—showed third‑quarter revenues of about $12.7 million (around 50–51% of its budget) and expenditures of $11.3 million (about 38% of budget), with several long‑term capital projects still in process.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about department variances and upcoming fourth‑quarter transfers; Melissa said many differences were timing issues and that staff would continue monitoring through year‑end.
Why it matters: The update frames fiscal capacity for capital projects and service delivery, highlights timing-driven underspends in capital categories, and underscores near-term budgeting decisions such as consent agenda contract authorizations and budget amendments.
