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NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS <br /> OPERATING BUDGET FY 2017-18 <br /> GENERAL FUND <br /> REVENUES: <br /> Real Property Tax revenues have been adjusted to reflect proposed rate <br /> adjustments to meet required cost increases and growing demands of departments <br /> to fulfill public safety and essential services. <br /> State Grants-In-Aid (Transient Accommodation Tax) was reduced to reflect the State <br /> Legislature's action that resulted in a decrease to the cap for the Counties. <br /> State grant changes were made to Area Plan on Aging, PMVI, CDL, and Driver <br /> License programs. Federal grant, RPT tax sale, and Block Grant Program income <br /> were adjusted to match budgeted expenditures, <br /> Fund balance carryover was decreased due to revised estimates. <br /> EXPENDITURES: <br /> Legislative <br /> Contingency funds have been restored for the Council. The Elections' advertising <br /> account was amended to expand voter registration and recruitment efforts. <br /> Legislative Auditor <br /> Changes were made to provide essential training for staff. <br /> Office of Management <br /> The salary and wages account was increased to restore previously unfunded <br /> positions. <br /> Information Technology <br /> The salary and wages account was increased to provide a deputy position and to <br /> reflect payroll requirements. Operating and equipment accounts were amended for <br /> upgrade of the County website and to enable the department to better serve the <br /> technology demands of the County. <br />