Cook County staff to require presentations, updated applications as budget process begins

May 20, 2026

County staff outlined 2027 budget goals and proposed sending updated guidelines and targeted letters to departments and non‑mandated agencies; commissioners asked for presentations from joint‑powers partners (library, YMCA) and greater data and audit requirements for nonprofits such as the hub.

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County staff and commissioners spent the second half of the May 19 meeting detailing next steps for the 2027 budget calendar, applications for non‑mandated agencies and expectations for joint powers entities.

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