Let's Talk Budget 2027: County Budget Overview 6-25

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (CoW)

Short notice, nevertheless, a budget discussion is happening today at the County.  You can watch live or go back in a few days to watch the recorded session.

Meeting Details:

• Thursday, June 25, 2026
• 5:30 PM
• Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 201 or attend virtually via Zoom

Agenda Instructions:

The June 25, 2026 County Board Committee of the Whole meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Members of the public can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom. The public can watch the meeting without registering here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/WatchDaneCountyBoard The public can attend in person at the City County Building, room 201. The public can access the meeting virtually with the Zoom application or by telephone. To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R3MQnWPFQoCgnIzaipshuQ

Agenda Item 2026 PRES-054: OVERVIEW OF BUDGET AND FINANCIAL TRENDS

Pursuant to Dane County Ordinance 7.63(1)(a), public testimony will not be taken on Special Matters and Announcements. 

• Budget Presentation 6-25-26

Dane County Budget Overview presentation:

The presentation covers:

1. Basic budget overview (Capital vs Operating, Debt Service, 2027 Budget Schedule)
2. 2026 Adopted Operating Budget details
3. State Levy and Reserve Fund Balance
4. Challenges (2027 Forecast & Agency Reductions)