Troup County staff present FY‑27 draft showing $732,583 surplus

Sonia Conroy, who led the budget presentation, told the board the draft FY‑27 general fund projects revenue of "$68,763,950, which is an increase of a little over $3,000,000 from the adopted budget for FY '26." She said the expense side of the draft is $68,031,367, leaving about $732,583 in excess that commissioners could appropriate.

The county manager and staff emphasized the influence of personnel changes on the numbers: 16 positions approved last year increased recurring costs because last year the budgeted cost was only a half‑year for many hires. Commissioners asked for detail on which positions remain open; staff said vacancy counts fluctuate and confirmed the sheriff's office had recent openings. No formal budget action was taken; staff asked for direction to prepare a proposal and present a public hearing in June.

Sonia Conroy said medical costs were held stable and that the draft included a 5% pay increase effective in January; the 5% raise contributed materially to the expense increase. Commissioners repeatedly requested more detailed, department‑level staffing and vacancy counts before finalizing appropriations.