Beaufort County’s FY 2012 budget, which took effect July 1, has been posted at the Finance Department page at the County website, <a href="http://www.bcgov.net/" target="_blank">www.bcgov.net</a>.

Citizens can view the document<!--more--> by selecting the option for “Departments” on the home page, then “Administration,” and “Finance.”   The 2012 budget includes a trim $96.3 M which reflects a 7.6% percent reduction from last year’s original budget. It does not include a County real property tax increase.

County Council Chairman Weston Newton said council is unwavering in its commitment to avoid spending increases. “In these difficult economic times it would be a bad decision to expect people to pay more for services. We are continually reviewing all other options for keeping operational costs down.”