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Committee cautioned not to spend projected state appropriation; forecast cited at about $1.41 million

Jasper County Transportation Committee · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The chair said a recent letter lists a forecasted appropriation for the county at roughly $1,411,200 but warned the state budget is not finalized and advised the committee not to commit spending until funds are formally approved.

The committee reviewed a letter about the county's forecasted appropriation for the coming fiscal year, with the chair stating the figure presented was approximately $1,411,200 but that the state budget had not been finalized. He urged members not to spend or obligate funds until the state formalizes the appropriation.

"Folks, if you recall, we earlier we was allocated 1000000 $411,200. Now, this letter is saying that all of the state budget is not finalized. It's it's soon to be finalized... the money hasn't been approved yet, so don't spend it until we get off and leave," the chair said. The committee did not reallocate funds at the meeting and agreed to await official state confirmation before acting on the projected amounts.