The Altoona Mirror reports today that after the 1st budget session, of which there will be several more, the initial county budget drafted does not contain good news. As of today, there is an $8.39 million deficit staring at the commissioners for the upcoming 2023 budget year. However, the process of making cuts and or eliminating items from the budget will now begin. The Commissioners have the option of using the county’s fund balance to balance any deficit. That fund balance now stands at $13.9 million. It could be reduced to just over $5 million if the deficit is now lowered. 2 more budget sessions are scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, with more in November.
