Alleghany County's budget consists of several different funds with the main fund being the General Fund. The General Fund contains ad valorem taxes, sales tax receipts, federal & state revenues, service fees as well as the expenses for the majority of County departments. The following illustrates the budget timeline for fiscal year 2007/2008.

• February 27    Budget Worksheets to Departments
• April 11   Budgets Due
• April 16   Preliminary Budget Summary to Board of Commissioners 
• April 17—June 3    Administration and Finance Office preparing budget
• June 4    Manager's Presentation of Budget
• June 5    Begin Budget Meetings with the Board of Commissioners
• June 18  Budget Public Hearing—6:00pm

On June 4, 2007, the County Manager presented the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Message to the Board of Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 18 at 6:00pm for citizens to comment on the proposed fiscal year 2007/2008 budget.  After the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Budget Ordinance.  The Budget Ordinance details the revenues and expenses for each one of the funds. 

If you have questions about the budget or budget process, please contact the Administration office.