# County of Lake Board of Supervisors Meeting · Tuesday 09/29/2026

The County of Lake Board of Supervisors’ FY 2026–27 budget meeting on September 29, 2026, focused on revisions to the county and special-district budgets, staffing reductions, reserves, and financial controls. County staff described the proposed budget as structurally balanced and said the revised recommended budget would total $65.6 million, down $3.4 million. They reported approximately $3.2 million in department-submitted reductions, mostly salaries and positions, plus about $1.19 million in additional savings from unfunding vacant general-fund positions. Supervisors questioned reporting discrepancies and the effect of proposed cuts on sheriff’s patrol, dispatch, corrections, and other services. The board discussed restoring funds to contingency, reducing cannabis discretionary spending, and establishing repayment plans for loans to Community Development and Behavioral Health; Behavioral Health staff said a repayment resolution could be brought forward October 6, while the Community Development resolution was not ready. Staff also reported that up to 75% of sewer-spill costs may be reimbursable, with the application work ongoing.

Procurement-related discussion included Administrative Office budgeted amounts of $100,000 for labor negotiation services, $60,983 for consulting services, and $200,000 for state and federal lobbyists. Supervisors questioned the need and level of some professional-services spending and reiterated that two software packages must go through the county’s technology governance process while a purchasing freeze remains in place. Social Services described delayed vendor and contract payments amid the Workday system transition. The board called for stronger financial oversight, clearer budget documents, earlier budget schedules, and follow-up discussions, including a staffing review tentatively set for November 17. The provided transcript ends with a recess to revise the budget; it does not show a final budget vote or contract award, RFP, or bid approval.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [County of Lake Board of Supervisors Meeting · Tuesday 09/29/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmxN1lglyXc) - County of Lake CA