Randolph County Proposed Budget Introduction - May 28th, 2026

This was a special called budget presentation meeting held by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on May 28, 2026. The meeting focused on introducing the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, including presentations from county officials and representatives of Asheboro City Schools, Randolph County Schools, and Randolph Community College. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for employee compensation adjustments, capital outlay requests such as vehicles and equipment for public safety and emergency services, and funding for school system operations and capital improvement projects. The budget proposal notably did not include a tax increase, relying instead on aggressive sales tax projections and fund balance appropriations to meet priorities. The school systems highlighted their capital improvement plans, including a $29.7 million state lottery-funded grant for Asheboro City Schools requiring a 15% county match, and ongoing facility renovations and expansions. The college emphasized its capital needs and partnerships to secure additional funding. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after the budget presentations and discussions.