Commissioners keep SRS allocation at 85/15 for SFY27

Jul 21, 2026

Park County commissioners voted to continue the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) allocation split used in prior years—85% to county road/schools needs and 15% to forest-service projects—and signed the SFY27 election and allocation form.

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Commissioners reviewed the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding allocation options for state fiscal year 2027 and agreed to continue the previous allocation split of 85% to county needs (roads and schools) and 15% for required forest-service projects. Staff explained that federal guidance limits the county’s ability to take more than 85% under the current options and that continuing the status quo avoids additional complications while the county searches for a new finance director.

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