Budget Message Budget Officer 2025 for 2026 tentative proofed

Summary

The Allegany County Administrator's Office has presented the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes a consolidated total of $158,593,704 and represents an increase of $4,201,972 from the 2025 final budget. The budget calls for a tax levy increase of $691,110 and the use of $10,500,000 in available General Fund Balance Account. The County's ability to budget and stay under the Property Tax Cap and the Constitutional Tax Limit has contributed to the County's success in maintaining a high credit rating. The budget process followed traditional practices and statutory requirements, with the Budget Officers guiding the process and preparing the Tentative Budget.

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Subject

2026 Tentative Budget

Summary

The Allegany County Administrator's Office has presented the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes a consolidated total of $158,593,704 and represents an increase of $4,201,972 from the 2025 final budget. The budget calls for a tax levy increase of $691,110 and the use of $10,500,000 in available General Fund Balance Account. The County's ability to budget and stay under the Property Tax Cap and the Constitutional Tax Limit has contributed to the County's success in maintaining a high credit rating. The budget process followed traditional practices and statutory requirements, with the Budget Officers guiding the process and preparing the Tentative Budget.

Report Date

2025-11-05

Report Type

annual

Report Title

2026 Tentative Budget

Authoring Body

Allegany County Administrator's Office

Reporting Period

2026