WS/FCS may need to cut another $5.5M from budget
WS/FCS board members are frustrated — and facing more tough cuts — after a costly budgeting error, declining state allotments and a new potential county funding formula.
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WS/FCS Chief Financial Officer resigns amid budget challenges
An audit found that the district overspent its budget last year by about $16 million. To make up for the error, officials proposed reducing 81 central office positions.
Guilford County Schools asks for $44 million increase from county in proposed budget
Guilford County Schools officials say more funding is needed in part, to offset the cost of students going to charter schools.
Forsyth County Commissioner calls for more transparency during budget process
Forsyth County Commissioners discuss critical decisions about funding for everything from the school system to emergency services during budget workshops. But the meetings aren't broadcast to the public.
North Carolina community colleges look to Raleigh for help
Community colleges in North Carolina are experiencing record enrollments, but due to a stalled budget in Raleigh, many are dealing with financial shortfalls.
Budget shortfall hits NC community colleges
The General Assembly failed to pass budget amendments supporting community colleges which has led to shortfalls.
Alamance-Burlington School System to freeze teacher supplements due to budget deficit
Officials say the district exceeded its budget for the last fiscal year and is facing a projected $2.4 million deficit at the start of the next one.
United Way of Forsyth County to reduce funding for partner agencies
The organization is cutting funding to partner organizations by 42% in order to shore up its budget.
New budgets come with pay increases in Winston-Salem, Greensboro
Greensboro’s property tax rate remains the same but Winston-Salem’s will increase by almost 4% under the approved plans.
North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget
With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget.