Montgomery County CFO Brian Wilkinson told commissioners the county has collected about 76% of general fund revenues through July and is monitoring reductions in state and federal grant funding. He flagged ARPA funds expiring Dec. 31, 2026, rising fuel and energy costs, deferred maintenance and increased demand for services as drivers for 2027 budget pressure.

At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Chippewa County Department of Veteran Affairs Committee learned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency reassessed county grants and reduced funding by about $20,000, prompting elimination of advertising and reduced trust‑fund and emergent relief allocations; the committee approved routine disbursements including 23 grave markers and two MVAA grant distributions.

Columbia County's proposed budget for 2025-2026 focuses on financial stability and service adequacy.