The court directed the Office of Management and Budget to require covered departments to identify 8% of their budgets as potential savings or cuts for consideration in the FY27 budget process.

What it means for you

County departments will need to find ways to potentially reduce their spending by 8% as part of planning next year's budget, which could affect county services residents rely on.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to direct the Office of Management and Budget to require covered departments to identify 8% of potential budget offsets for consideration in the FY27 budget process. The motion carried by the following vote: