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4 days ago

Dooly County adopts FY2011–12 budget, sets millage and advances SPLOST project list; begins redistricting The commission adopted the FY2011–12 budget (General Fund $12.86M), held the millage at a net M&O 17.89 mills, authorized short‑term borrowing authority, and approved a county and municipal SPLOST project list for 2013–2018. The county also engaged River Valley Regional Commission to redraw districts after the 2010 Census and held public hearings.

Dooly County has officially adopted its FY2011–12 budget, maintaining tax rates while launching an ambitious SPLOST project list that could reshape the community!

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4 days ago

Barry County commissioners approve $6M in prepaid invoices, software purchase and multiple administrative actions The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 14 approved $6,038,507.12 in prepaid invoices, awarded several contracts and approved software and personnel actions, including a 3% salary increase for non‑judicial countywide elected officials and appointments to the Board of Canvassers.

Barry County commissioners just approved over $6 million in prepaid invoices and a crucial software purchase to enhance county operations!

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4 days ago

Buffalo County adopts rebate policy, creates sinking fund for capital needs The Buffalo County Board on Aug. 12 adopted a formal rebate-procedure policy that centralizes rebate accounting in the County Clerk’s Office and created a Sinking Fund (2750) to set aside money for future capital improvements and debt reduction.

Buffalo County just took a major step toward financial transparency by adopting a new rebate policy and creating a dedicated Sinking Fund for future capital needs!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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4 days ago

Tazewell County CPMT reports $563,880 shortfall in CSA invoices, plans briefing for Board of Supervisors The Community Policy and Management Team said July 26 that fiscal-year 2021 Child Service Act (CSA) invoices paid by the fiscal agent totaled $563,880.07 and asked staff to compile data to present to the County Board to seek additional funding.

Tazewell County faces a staggering shortfall of over $563,000 in unpaid Child Service Act invoices, sparking urgent discussions for financial support.

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4 days ago

Claiborne County Commission adopts budget, sets $2.00 tax rate and approves multiple water and grant allocations The Claiborne County Commission on July 18 approved the 2022-23 appropriations, set the combined property tax rate at $2.00 per $100, authorized ARP-funded District 7 water work, approved nonprofit allocations, certified road addition and several appointments, and authorized a SWIG grant application.

The Claiborne County Commission has made significant fiscal moves, adopting a new budget, setting a $2.00 tax rate, and approving vital water projects and nonprofit funding!

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4 days ago

Barry County schedules Oct. 28 hearing and recommends adoption of 2026 budget resolution The Barry County Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing Oct. 28, 2025 on the proposed 2026 budget and recommended adopting Resolution #25-22, the county's General Appropriations Act and millage; public comment on the budget was recorded.

Barry County is gearing up for a crucial public hearing on its proposed 2026 budget—will your voice be heard?

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4 days ago

Spencer County Fiscal Court adopts $12.7 million budget for FY2021–22 The Fiscal Court approved Ordinance No. 9 adopting the FY2021–22 budget totaling $12,701,555.36, including a $9.59 million general fund and $3.75 million capital projects funded with American Rescue Plan (ARPA) appropriations. The standing order to pre‑approve payroll and utilities was also adopted.

Spencer County just approved a hefty $12.7 million budget, paving the way for new capital projects and essential services!

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4 days ago

Benton County adopts FY 2019–2020 budget and fixes tax levy at $2.95 The Benton County Commission approved its fiscal 2019–2020 budget and set the county tax levy at $2.95. The budget passed on a roll-call vote; commissioners also approved a slate of related resolutions including nonprofit contributions and committee formation for resale of delinquent-tax land.

Benton County has officially set its tax levy at $2.95 for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring stability while also approving significant nonprofit contributions!

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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4 days ago

Franklin County Fiscal Court approves budget amendment, SRO MOU and multiple personnel actions At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Franklin County Fiscal Court unanimously approved Amendment #2 to Ordinance #4-2025 (FY2025-26 budget), a Memorandum of Understanding for school resource officer services, several personnel pay adjustments, engagement of the county auditor, and authorized a closed session under KRS 61.810.

Franklin County Fiscal Court just made crucial decisions, approving a budget amendment and a new school resource officer MOU to enhance local safety and services!

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4 days ago

Buffalo County commissioners approve payroll and vendor claims, release pledged collateral and solicit facilities assessment bids At its Dec. 26 meeting the Buffalo County Board approved payroll and a broad set of vendor claims (including ARPA-related payments), authorized release of two pledged-collateral amounts for the county treasurer, opened bids for a facilities condition assessment and approved motor-vehicle tax-exemption renewals; an executive session addressed contract negotiations.

Buffalo County commissioners just made key decisions on payroll, vendor claims, and facilities assessments that could shape the future of the county!

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4 days ago

Simpson County Fiscal Court approves ordinance setting joint meeting dates, transfers vehicles and moves $100,000 to jail fund At its Sept. 19 meeting the Simpson County Fiscal Court passed Ordinance No. 120.02 setting joint city/county meeting dates, approved an amended surplus equipment list and multiple interdepartmental vehicle transfers, and authorized a $100,000 cash transfer from the General Fund to the Jail Fund. The court also approved routine bills and the August financial statement subject to audit.

Simpson County's latest fiscal court meeting brought significant changes, including a $100,000 transfer to the Jail Fund and new joint meeting schedules!

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4 days ago

Lincoln County adopts FY2023–2024 budget, approves multiple consent items including CMAQ application At its July 18 meeting the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners adopted the FY2023–2024 budget, approved related finance and appropriation resolutions, signed a CMAQ funding resolution requesting $268,400 in federal funds (with $67,100 local match), and approved a package of permits and intergovernmental letters.

Lincoln County has officially adopted its FY2023–2024 budget, paving the way for exciting new projects and funding opportunities!

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4 days ago

Charlotte County board approves $11.52 million in FY2024–25 budget amendments The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved staff-recommended amendments and appropriations totaling $11,515,129.40 to the FY2024–25 consolidated budget after a public hearing; County Administrator Daniel Witt said about $93,366 would come from reserves.

The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors just approved over $11.5 million in budget amendments, including a crucial $93,366 from reserves!

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4 days ago

Dickson County adopts $1.69 tax rate, approves budget and multiple appropriations Dickson County Commission set the 2024–25 property tax rate at $1.69 per $100 and adopted appropriations and budget amendments, accepting a $176,540 state grant for jail COVID improvements; most votes were unanimous, with one Nay on the overall tax/budget adoption.

Dickson County has set a new property tax rate of $1.69, paving the way for funding crucial operations, schools, and infrastructure improvements in the upcoming fiscal year.

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4 days ago

Simpson County Fiscal Court approves 2026 budgets, salary maxima and multiple budget transfers Simpson County Fiscal Court on Jan. 6 approved the County Clerk and Sheriff 2026 budgets and deputy salary maximums, passed intra-fund budget transfers, and approved bills and claims, including several large disbursements for payroll and contracted services.

Simpson County Fiscal Court has officially greenlit the 2026 budgets for key departments, setting the stage for impactful changes and salary enhancements!

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4 days ago

Buffalo County adopts 2025–26 budget and sets property tax request The Buffalo County Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set a $28,250,456.24 property tax request, raising the proposed tax rate to $0.322408 per $100 assessed value; the board also authorized petty cash funds and approved an agreement for an indirect cost allocation plan.

Buffalo County has officially adopted a hefty $28.25 million budget for 2025–26, along with a new tax rate that could impact your wallet!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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5 days ago

Appropriations panel distributes prioritization spreadsheets, flags $230 million in above‑GovRec requests The House Appropriations Committee met March 11 to begin ranking requests above the governor's recommendations for FY27. Staff distributed scoring spreadsheets, explained duplicate entries and funding buckets, and said the preliminary above‑GovRec total is just under $230 million.

The Vermont House Appropriations Committee is diving into a critical prioritization exercise, grappling with nearly $230 million in funding requests that exceed the governor's budget for FY27!

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5 days ago

Committee adopts substitute narrowing SB 163 to three inactive funds, reports bill with fiscal note The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee adopted a committee substitute for SB 163 that pares the bill from 11 funds to three specific funds and reported the substitute from committee with individual recommendations and an attached fiscal note.

The Senate committee has streamlined SB 163, narrowing its focus from 11 inactive funds to just three essential ones—what does this mean for Alaska's budget?

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5 days ago

Banks School District 13 gets a clean 2024–25 audit; one budget-line finding reported Auditors delivered a clean (unmodified) opinion for Banks School District 13's 2024–25 financial statements, reporting one required disclosure where a budgeted line item exceeded its appropriation and noting upcoming accounting standard changes affecting sick leave reporting.

Banks School District 13 received the highest audit rating, but a budget line exceeded its limits—what does this mean for future finances?

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5 days ago

DOT subcommittee moves Alaska Marine Highway into bill language; lawmakers seek clarity on fiscal impact and PFD math The DOT&PF subcommittee report accepted administration items and moved the Alaska Marine Highway System from the numbers section to the language section as multi‑year funding, prompting lawmakers to ask for breakouts and for the Department of Revenue to quantify Permanent Fund Dividend impacts of general-fund changes.

The Alaska Marine Highway System's budget may seem cut, but it's just a strategic shift that has lawmakers demanding clarity on its financial impact.

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5 days ago

Senate passes criminal-justice package after heated debate over juvenile penalties and fiscal notes After extended floor debate about juvenile penalties, fiscal impacts and rushed procedure, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Substitute No. 3 for SB 888, a criminal-justice package with penalty provisions, by a 20-9 roll call on March 4, 2026.

After a fiery debate, the Missouri Senate passed a controversial criminal-justice package that raises questions about fiscal impact and juvenile rehabilitation.

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5 days ago

Brooke County Schools board warns of $7.68 million drop in local tax revenue, approves proposed levy rates District officials told the board they expect a $7.68 million decrease in local tax revenue tied to a gas-and-oil royalty dip, said payroll accounts for about 80% of the budget, and warned that major projects will be deferred; the board approved proposed levy rates unanimously.

Brooke County Schools face a staggering $7.68 million decline in local tax revenue, prompting urgent changes to their budget and future projects.

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5 days ago

Senate adopts amendments to annual accounts bill, restores Andy Hill Cancer Research funding The Senate adopted multiple amendments to House Bill 2,675, closing unused accounts and adding amendments to restore funding language for the Andy Hill Cancer Research account while debating removal of a warm-water fisheries account.

The Senate's heated debate over House Bill 2,675 could reshape funding for vital programs, including a contentious amendment that may jeopardize decades of support for warm-water fisheries.

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5 days ago

Mayor details proposed half-point tax increase as residents press for clarity on spending At the Newark City Council meeting, the mayor outlined a proposed 0.5 percentage-point increase to the municipal income tax to bolster police and fire funding; residents urged clearer communication about how new revenue would be allocated and raised neighborhood concerns about trash and curfew enforcement.

The mayor is proposing a half-point tax increase to enhance funding for police and fire services, but residents are calling for clearer communication on how that money will be spent.

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5 days ago

Board appoints Dr. Kibler as Queen Anne's County superintendent The Queen Anne's County Board of Education voted unanimously Feb. 4 to appoint Dr. Kibler as superintendent for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2026; members praised his operational leadership and pledged support as he moves from interim to permanent status.

Dr. Kibler has been appointed as the new superintendent of Queen Anne's County, promising a focus on student achievement and safety starting July 1, 2026.

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6 days ago

Clallam County advisory committee approves letter urging legislative review of county forest trust lands The Clallam County Revenue Advisory Committee voted to approve a letter asking legislative leaders and the governor to examine administration of county forest trust lands, citing withheld timber sales and concerns about lost revenue for local taxing districts; the chair said she will hand-deliver the letter to the Board of Natural Resources.

The Clallam County Revenue Advisory Committee is raising alarms over lost revenue from withheld timber sales, urging state leaders to take a closer look at forest trust land administration.

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1 week ago

Committee sends Parkways hearing bill to Finance after bond concerns raised The committee second-referenced House Bill 4419—which would require public hearings and auditing before Parkways Authority toll increases—to the Finance Committee after counsel and senators flagged potential fiscal and constitutional issues tied to bond arrangements.

A critical bill requiring public hearings before toll increases has sparked debate in the West Virginia Senate, raising concerns over bondholder agreements and fiscal implications.

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1 week ago

Idaho Falls staff recommend building FY27 budget around 3% statutory property-tax allowance At a March work session, Idaho Falls finance staff proposed using the 3% statutorily-allowed property-tax increase as the baseline for next year's budget and holding foregone decisions until July; councilors signaled general support while staff warned some revenues (permits, impact fees) remain volatile.

Idaho Falls is considering a 3% property-tax increase to shape its FY27 budget, prioritizing employee costs while navigating uncertain revenues.

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1 week ago

Council approves 2025 year‑end transfers and accepts claims report totaling $5.89 million Council approved routine 2025 year‑end transfers and encumbrances and accepted a report of claims paid totaling $5,889,488.13.

The New Ulm council has just approved significant year-end transfers and a staggering claims report totaling over $5.8 million!

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1 week ago

Contentious Bogalusa oversight hearing centers on fiscal administrator's conduct and audit delays At a Feb. 26 Legislative Audit Advisory Committee meeting, fiscal administrator Bob Nielsen gave a financial update on Bogalusa; the presentation and a lengthy public comment period featured competing claims about missing funds, personnel changes and whether the city is in a fiscal crisis. Lawmakers urged cooperation while auditing work continues.

Tensions flared at the Bogalusa oversight hearing as the fiscal administrator faced fierce accusations of mismanagement and fraud while the mayor insisted the city isn’t in a financial crisis.

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