Flagler County Commission Workshop 6/8/26

The Flagler County Commission held a workshop on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on the fiscal year 2025 audit report and the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget planning. The audit report presented by James Moore and Company showed a clean audit with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies, highlighting healthy reserve levels and compliance with state statutes. The workshop included detailed budget presentations from constitutional officers such as the Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector. Key procurement-related discussions centered on personnel budget increases, including proposed 3% cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and 2% merit increases, as well as requests for additional full-time positions. The board expressed concerns about the sustainability of these increases amid anticipated revenue reductions and emphasized the need for careful budget management. Other procurement topics included funding for election equipment maintenance, early voting facility expansion, and law enforcement staffing and operational costs. The commission also discussed the impact of state legislative changes on homestead exemptions and the importance of scenario planning for potential budget cuts. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were detailed during the meeting, but the budget deliberations and audit findings provide important context for future procurement and spending decisions in Flagler County.