Board adopts FY26‑27 budget after debate; directs RFP for county performance audit
Commissioners approved the FY26‑27 budget ordinance after debate about fund balance use and tax‑rate strategy; the board directed staff to issue an RFP for a countywide performance audit to inform the next budget cycle.
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The county manager (S9) reviewed adjustments to the recommended FY26‑27 budget, including use of fund balance to avoid proposed tax increases and the incorporation of ARPA revenue‑loss funds to cover several items. The manager reported a projected fund balance available for appropriation of approximately $38.9 million at the end of the current fiscal year and said the budget changes will bring the projected available fund balance to roughly $34.9 million.
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