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 2009/2010.

• March 3  Budget Worksheets to Departments
• April 15   Budgets Due
• April 20   Preliminary Budget Summary to Board of Commissioners 
• April 16—June 1    Administration and Finance Office preparing budget
• June 1    Manager's Presentation of Budget
• June 9    Begin Budget Meetings with the Board of Commissioners
• June 30  Budget Public Hearing—6:30pm

On June 1, 2009, the County Manager presented the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Budget Message to the Board of Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on June 30 at 6:30pm for citizens to provide comments on the proposed fiscal year 2009/2010 budget.  After the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 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.