State CFO's FAFO methodology and call for a forensic audit
Summary
Staff dissected the State CFO's claim that the county over-collected $46 million, arguing his math mixed bond and federal money into the general fund and used an unverifiable 5.5% inflation figure — real figures show closer to $17 million, and $49 million went to capital over three years. Commissioner Townsend offered to personally pay for a forensic audit to settle it.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The dispute centers on whether $17 million to $46 million was collected beyond a growth-and-inflation benchmark over six years.
Residents get a clearer picture of whether their taxes were truly excessive.
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