Year-end budget shortfalls and oversight
Summary
The county had to plug a $2.6 million hole in the just-ended fiscal year — driven by a PG&E overage, fair costs, and an unbudgeted HVAC repair at animal control. The board told department heads to come to supervisors before going over budget in the future.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,621,175 in increased appropriations for FY 2025-2026.
Departments and programs relying on those appropriations, including behavioral health and the fair.
Supervisor Neely's dissent suggests concern about the spending, though no fiscal harm was identified.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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