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Sauk County presenters walk board through assessed value, net new construction and levy history
Summary
County staff used a July 16 briefing to explain assessed and equalized values, how net new construction affects levy capacity, and to review levy history and fund types ahead of 2027 budget submissions.
During the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 16, 2026, Finance Director Stephanie Beardsley and Administrator Lisa Wilson covered technical elements of county budgeting, including assessed value, equalized value, and the calculation of net new construction — factors that determine the tax base and influence how much levy growth is available for 2027.
Presenters also reviewed the county’s levy history and the Sauk County Budget Book as a reference for supervisors preparing departmental guidance. They explained types of funds used in county accounting and the difference between mandated services and discretionary programs, emphasizing that those distinctions affect what the county must fund versus what the board can prioritize. No specific dollar amounts were presented during this primer; staff pledged follow-up details as departments prepare formal budget requests.
The session was framed as an informational foundation for supervisors before the formal budget cycle.
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