County Budget Committee Reviews Amendments

HUNTINGDON (March 27) — The Carroll County Budget Committee met Wednesday to approve several budget amendments and distribute department proposals ahead of the annual hearings on April 3. Elected department officials and department supervisors will present their proposed budgets for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

Approved amendments included a $42,434 transfer in the Rural Fire Department to cover salaries through year-end, along with smaller corrections in the Trustee’s and County Clerk’s offices totaling just under $1,800.

Committee members were also briefed on upcoming school fund resolutions, including a $7,500 transfer for trustee commission fees, a $12,000 reallocation from bus driver wages, and a $1,000 increase to the career ladder program supported by new revenue.

Department budget packets were distributed for review before next Thursday’s hearings. Officials said court-related departments would appear in the afternoon due to scheduling conflicts. Committee members were encouraged to prepare questions in advance, as the schedule is expected to be tight.

The committee also briefly discussed increased retirement contribution rates—now set at 7.11 percent—and future capital needs, including fire equipment reported to be more than 30 years old.

The committee will reconvene Thursday, April 3, at 8 a.m. for a full day of hearings.