Rosebud County approves $17.55 million final budget for FY2026–27

The Rosebud County governing body on Sept. 3 approved Resolution 2026-25, adopting a final budget of $17,554,837 for fiscal year 2026–27. The motion to adopt the resolution carried unanimously after a brief discussion of reserves and levy rates.

A committee member summarized the key figures, saying, "The overall budget between all of, funds is $17,554,837," and reported reserves "just over 4,800,000," which the committee member said equates to roughly 32–33% of funds. The member noted that "we're just under the max for reserves" and cited a legal maximum of 33.3%.

Officials emphasized the county is levying fewer mills for the general fund this year. "This year, we're at 64.46 and the decrease is due to the increase in our taxable value countywide," the committee member said, explaining that higher taxable values reduced the needed mill rate. The committee member also noted a modest rise in permissive levies tied to insurance-premium increases and that about "42 carryover mills" will be available to consider next year.

Chair called the vote after discussion; recorded voices in the meeting responded "Aye," and the resolution passed. The adopted budget sets the county's spending and reserves posture for the coming fiscal year and leaves the board with carryover levy capacity to address future needs.