FY2027 Budget Workshop June 10, 2026

The Greenville County Council held a budget workshop on June 10, 2026, focused on the fiscal year 2027 budget. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed 2% salary increase for public safety employees, which would require an additional $3 million, and concerns about funding shortfalls across multiple departments. Council members debated the timing and feasibility of reallocating funds late in the budget cycle and emphasized the need for policy changes to prioritize core government functions in future budgets. An amendment was proposed to restore $200,000 to the council oversight ad hoc committee's audit funding, increasing it to $500,000, and another to remove $7,000 in funding from the board of appeals due to lack of use. The council also discussed the sheriff's office staffing challenges, noting approximately 42 vacancies and the use of overtime funded by unfilled positions, with overtime costs exceeding $800,000. Members agreed on the importance of transparency and the need to address budget and policy reforms in the next cycle. Council members were reminded to submit any budget amendments by noon the following day for consideration at the final budget reading.