5.27.26 Budget Work Session #18

The Multnomah County Board held Budget Work Session #18 on May 27, 2026, focusing primarily on reviewing and discussing budget amendments related to the FY2027 budget. The session included detailed discussions on 34 board amendments totaling $18.9 million in one-time funding and $7.1 million in ongoing general fund allocations, with particular attention to Medicaid match funding for restored positions. Key procurement-related topics included funding allocations for employment services, mental health court staffing, homeless services, and capital improvement projects such as the East Portland neighborhood day center. Commissioners debated the restoration and funding of employment programs, the impact of shelter bed reductions on housing placements, and the adequacy of contracts for mental health and deflection services. Several budget notes were introduced to address contract management and employment services coordination. The board also discussed the need for accurate tracking of revenue offsets and vacancy savings. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but multiple amendments and budget notes were proposed for further consideration in upcoming sessions.