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HHS reports 2026 budget pressures from high‑cost placements; 2025 ended $266,990 under budget
Summary
Health and Human Services staff told the committee the department is running over budget in 2026 due to high‑cost placements and that 2025 ended under budget by $266,990; Director Anna Carlson said a safety assessment quote will be brought to a future meeting.
Health and Human Services staff reported that the department is running over budget in 2026, citing high‑cost placements as the primary driver. According to the packet and staff report, the 2025 fiscal year closed under budget by $266,990.
Holly VanKempen presented the budget update and stated the department is currently running over budget in 2026 due to high‑cost placements. Director Anna Carlson noted the department has not yet conducted a facility safety assessment and said staff will bring cost quotes to a future meeting for consideration as a capital project.
The committee received a packet of 2025 highlights across public health, prevention initiatives, community partnerships, children and family services, and economic support. No final budget adjustments or capital spending decisions were adopted at the meeting; items that require funding were referred to the Administration Committee and County Board for review.
