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County auditor seeks $18.66 million transfer to align road and bridge budget; court approves
Summary
County Auditor Robert Cohen reported two revenue streams had been deposited incorrectly and requested a transfer of $18,663,622 into the Road and Bridge Fund to match the FY2026 adopted budget; the court approved the transfer 5–0.
Robert Cohen, Collin County Auditor, told commissioners that during a routine review the auditor's office found two revenue sources had been deposited directly into the Road and Bridge Fund rather than the General Fund as state law requires. He cited Texas Tax Code §152.123 and Transportation Code §501.138 and said staff redirected the revenue streams into the general fund to comply with statutes and recommended the court authorize a transfer totaling $18,663,622 to align budgeted and actual fund balances.
Cohen said the requested transfer consists of $17,868,542 in motor vehicle sales tax receipts and $795,080 in vehicle title application fees. After brief questions the court approved the court order to authorize the transfer by a 5–0 vote. No alteration to services was discussed; the transfer is an accounting alignment to reflect how revenues were budgeted in FY2026.
