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Randolph County treasurer reports $6.49 million under management; justices flag potential shortfall if state builds new prison
Summary
Treasurer Miss Sherry reported $6,487,459.30 in funds under management and described fund-by-fund balances; justices pressed staff about an estimated $4 million in holding-fee revenue that could be lost if the state builds a new prison and asked for a detailed review session.
Miss Sherry, Randolph County treasurer, told the quorum court the total funds under management at the end of the month were $6,487,459.30 and that the county’s 2026 appropriation totals $13,019,287.09. She said projected 2026 revenue is $19,901,861.56 and gave fund-level remaining percentages: County General 80.48%; Road 83.86%; County Library 86.77%; Solid Waste about 26%; Law Enforcement Center 83.41%; and E911 82.66%.
During discussion, a commissioner asked what the county would do to replace an estimated $4 million in holding-fee revenue if the state builds a new prison — a concern prompted by recent public discussion of state prison plans. Participants noted the timeline for any state facility would be years out and that no building is yet functional, but several justices said the potential revenue impact warrants a focused financial review.
Court members also debated year-end carryover (rollover) practices after Miss Sherry said the county rolled over roughly $1.5 million into the current year despite earlier shortfall figures during last year’s budget process. Participants requested a follow-up session in which staff would present the detailed numbers and reconciliation to explain the apparent discrepancy between prior shortfalls and the rollover amount.
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Treasurer’s report; the quorum court approved it by voice vote.
