The board's Finance/Ways & Means chair introduced a local law to override the state tax-levy formula to give flexibility for the 2027 budget; supervisors were also told sales-tax distributions are up about 7.04% year to date and budget hearings were scheduled for early September.

County finance staff and their investment advisor presented the FY26 financial overview, reporting investment income rising from about $6.3M to $6.7M year over year, a projected GRT increase next year, and details on capital projects and grant awards. Staff fielded questions about portfolio targets, liquidity and how restricted grant funds are handled.

The Fairfield County Budget Commission consists of the County Auditor, County Treasurer, and County Prosecutor. This body is responsible for determining if tax levies are properly authorized and allo...