FY 26-27 Budget Committee Meeting - May 27, 2026 (Afternoon)

The Clackamas County FY 26-27 Budget Committee meeting held on May 27, 2026, focused extensively on departmental budget presentations, with significant attention to procurement, staffing, and capital projects. The Health, Housing, and Human Services department presented a $431 million budget with a 6% increase, highlighting workforce reductions, capital investments, and grant-dependent funding. The Technology Services department proposed a $31.8 million budget, noting shifts to subscription-based software models and cybersecurity challenges. The Finance Department detailed an $8.6 million budget, emphasizing cost allocation, procurement card rebates, and capital projects including courthouse maintenance and jail security system upgrades. The Office of Disaster Management discussed a $4.18 million budget with federal grant completions and plans for a new medical examiner facility. Other departments such as Public and Government Affairs and Tourism presented budgets reflecting revenue declines and strategic shifts. Several discussions addressed funding uncertainties, staffing challenges, and the need for performance metrics. Notable procurement-related items included contract awards for courthouse maintenance, technology licensing, and capital improvement projects. The meeting concluded with requests for additional data to support budget deliberations and a recess for public comment.