Washington County budget panel faults commissioners for sending preliminary spending plan with no cuts
Confronting a 27.6 percent jump in spending that could add $3.4 million to the tax burden, the Budget Advisory Committee has begun scrutiny of proposed spending.
Washington County Commission presses Sheriff’s Office, jail to rein in soaring overtime
Costs at both departments have already exceeded allocations, and commissioners say they still have not seen a plan to prevent a year‑end budget overrun.
Washington County Commission sends 40 percent spending increase to Budget Advisory Committee for review
Chairman urged commissioners to make reductions before forwarding department requests, but was outvoted by the other two members.
Washington County Commission accepts 2023 audit, blasts prior administration for poor oversight
Audits from 2019 to 2023 show $3.4 million in losses and repeated failures to fix systemic problems.
Overtime and repair costs are pushing Washington County departments over budget
In their first look at the 2027 budget, commissioners reviewed requests that could drive spending up by more than $1.8 million over the current year.