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Henderson County adopts $39.96 million budget for 2026–27
Summary
The Henderson County Fiscal Court adopted a $39,955,332 budget for fiscal year 2026–27 on June 23, 2026, approving standing orders that pre-authorize routine monthly expenses and allocating the largest single share to the jail fund.
Treasurer Brenda Rider presented the Henderson County proposed 2026–27 fiscal year budget, totaling $39,955,332, at the Fiscal Court meeting on June 23, 2026. The budget breaks down by major fund as follows: General Fund $12,917,231; Road Fund $5,754,062; Jail Fund $10,016,388; Local Government Economic Aid (LGEA) Fund $3,646,498; State Grants Fund $1,663,319; Federal Grants Fund $2,500,000; plus allocations for economic development, clerk permanent storage, health insurance and opioid settlement funds.
Rider also reviewed the Annual Standing Orders, which pre-authorize recurring monthly expenditures including payroll, utilities, grant disbursements, postage, phones and employee health insurance premiums and claims. Magistrate Puttman moved to approve the second reading of the budget ordinance (Ord. #26-05) and the standing orders; Magistrate Southard seconded. The court conducted a roll-call vote with Magistrates Berry, Starks, Tompkins, Puttman, Southard and Judge/Executive Brad Schneider all voting aye, and the judge ordered the ordinance adopted.
The jail fund is the single largest allocation at roughly $10.0 million, reflecting the county's current corrections commitments; Treasurer Rider presented the full departmental breakdown during the reading. The standing orders are intended to streamline payment of routine obligations and reduce administrative delays at month end.
No amendments to the ordinance were recorded at the meeting. The county will proceed under the adopted appropriation schedule for the 2026–27 fiscal year; any retroactive deficit corrections for year-end encumbrances or standing orders were authorized by the court to be adjusted by the treasurer if necessary.
