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Job and Family Services Budget Reductions and Miscommunication

JFS projects it will blow past its $157 million 2026 children's services budget (driven by placement costs heading to $172 million), and a memo suggested invoices for November and December work may not be processed until 2027. Vice President Reece pushed hard for prompt payment to small group-home providers; Administrator Aluotto and JFS Director Bob Anderson agreed to meet the same day and thread the needle.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

Developmental Disabilities Services Levy Financial Outlook

A review of the DDS levy fund revealed that rising costs for mandated Medicaid waivers are eating away at fund balances faster than expected, pointing to a likely tax increase request in 2028.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 2, 2026