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Sheridan County approves treasurer's FY2027 budget; salaries decision deferred
Summary
Sheridan County commissioners voted unanimously to approve County Treasurer Katie Araas's fiscal year 2027 budget as requested, while postponing a separate decision on salaries and benefits for later consideration.
County Treasurer Katie Araas presented her fiscal year 2027 budget to the Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners on May 18, saying the proposal "remains unchanged from FY26, aside from minor adjustments to better reflect actual expenses." The board considered line items and personnel questions during a brief special meeting called by Chairwoman Christi Haswell.
Chairwoman Christi Haswell noted modest increases in membership and education accounts and asked about a small decrease in regular salaries. Administrative Director Cameron Duff told commissioners the change reflected staff turnover and evolving salary levels rather than a planned cut. Commissioner Lonnie Wright moved to approve the treasurer's budget "as requested except for Salaries and Benefits which will be decided later." The commissioners voted unanimously to pass the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
The board did not set a timeline for deciding salaries and benefits during the May 18 special meeting; commissioners indicated those items would be addressed in a future session. No other budget lines were altered during the vote.
