June 6th, 2013 by WCBC Radio
The Allegany County Commissioners on Thursday’s scheduled adopt the county’s budget and the set the levy rate. Refinancing the county’s debt has helped with this year’s budget according to Finance Director Jason Bennett. The total county fiscal 2014 budget is projected to be $82.6 million, up from $81.3 million in fiscal 2013. County revenues have increased slightly in the past year. Most of the 1.5 percent increase came from property and income tax revenues. Income tax revenues have increased by $714,600. County Administrator David Eberly says while the fiscal picture is far from ideal, it is much healthier than in recent years…
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