5.13.26 Budget Work Session #11

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners held their 11th budget work session on May 14, 2026, focusing primarily on the Department of County Assets (DCA) and the Department of County Management (DCM) budgets for fiscal year 2027. The session included detailed presentations on operational budget reductions, staffing changes, and service impacts across divisions such as facilities, IT, fleet, records, and workplace security. DCA reported $7.1 million in operational budget reductions, including elimination of 19 positions, with a focus on maintaining operational stability and safety. The IT division faced a $4.77 million constraint with eight FTE reductions, impacting new software requests and asset replacement. Fleet management discussed challenges related to electrification and fuel cost increases. The DCM presentation highlighted ongoing efforts to centralize HR and finance services, with a slight reduction of three FTEs and emphasis on improving operational consistency and equity. The session also covered workplace security contract adjustments, including reductions in patrol coverage. Several questions addressed procurement processes, contract management, and budget allocation methodologies. The board discussed policy alignment, equity considerations in budgeting, and the impact of budget constraints on service delivery and staff morale. No specific contract awards or new RFPs were announced during this session, but the discussions underscored ongoing procurement and vendor management activities within the county's internal service departments.