Committee Meeting | Ways & Means - July 14, 2026

The Wayne County Commission held a Ways & Means Committee budget hearing on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on the fiscal year 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 budget presentations. The Chief Financial Officer presented a $2.2 billion budget, highlighting investments in public safety, road repairs, and prevention programs, with a slight decrease from the previous year due to one-time expenditures. Key procurement-related discussions included a $145 million allocation for county road repair and maintenance, $1.9 million for the sheriff's fleet vehicles, and $22.1 million invested in prevention and diversion programs. The committee also reviewed departmental budget increases driven by personnel costs and collective bargaining agreements, and discussed revenue sources such as property taxes, Act 51 funding for public services, and airport parking taxes. The Auditor General presented a fiscal year 2025 report emphasizing budget-sensitive issues, including staffing shortages, overtime costs, retirement system funding, and the implementation of the Connect 43 enterprise resource planning system. Recommendations were made for ongoing monitoring of budget stabilization, fund deficits, and corrective actions on audit findings. The committee discussed the need for improved follow-up on action items and budget instructions. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the meeting.