#budget

With Katz out and suddenly the budgets are still not settled again do we think reorg and layoffs are coming soon? Like realllll soon?

Oregon Health Authority leaders have canceled planned layoffs for nine employees. This decision comes after initial announcements and internal employee concerns about management's handling of budget issues. The agency cited ongoing discussions with the Governor's Office and state budget partners for the change. While these specific layoffs are averted, the agency faces significant future budget challenges and potential service cuts. The exact size and cause of the agency's budget deficit remain undisclosed.

Salem, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/17/oregon-health-authority-cancels-layoffs-budget-shortfall/

Has anyone achieved running out of capacity with any of the models? Today I just got a message that 5.6-Sol Ultra has run out of capacity. “Selected model is at capacity. Please try a different model.” So what’s this mean for Oracle and the budget? lol Stocks aren’t looking good. Now we will have imposed limits on AI but also expected to change our entire SDLC over to agentic?

To me it sounds like the noose is slowly closing in on Oracles wallet.

Our group seems to have a huge amount of money suddenly available and needing to be spent by EOY. Like… 100x what we spent on our most recent software implementation. Meanwhile other groups are still getting the “penny pinching” message I have heard most of my time here. And AI token costs are hitting. Anyone else confused?

A new state budget has provided crucial funding for Genesee County's prosecutor's office. This development averts the threat of layoffs for 32 employees. The funding supports a program aimed at adding staff to prosecutor offices in high-crime areas. This financial relief prevents a significant budget hole for the county. Employees can now expect continued employment without fear of job loss.

Flint, MI

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/07/new-state-budget-funds-extra-genesee-county-prosecutors-shelves-potential-layoffs.html

Governor Maura Healey has proposed legislation to allocate an additional $100 million to local school districts. This funding aims to mitigate teacher layoffs and other budget reductions experienced by many communities. The money will be distributed based on projected student enrollment for the upcoming academic year. Funds are derived from anticipated revenues generated by the state's Millionaires Tax. This proposal requires approval from the state Legislature.

Boston, MA

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/15/metro/healey-legislation-provides-100-million-to-massachusetts-schools/

And OpenAI has a TRILLION dollars of promised spend with various hyperscalers, Oracle being one of the biggest. This doesn't bode well for AI in general as it's an admission that it's just not that useful, we are NOT "curing cancer" and likely never will.

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that token costs need to drop as much as 90% to promote large-scale artificial intelligence adoption.

“I think 54% is a good start,” Arora told CNBC’s Seema Mody on “Squawk on the Street” on Thursday, after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told CNBC that the frontier lab’s latest model is 54% more token-efficient for agentic coding. “I think we probably need another turn at it.”

Arora said token efficiency needs to drop to as much as 20% over the next 12 months, and 90% by the following year.

Chicago Public Schools has announced layoffs to address a significant budget deficit. District leaders stated that these reductions were implemented after exhausting other cost-saving strategies. The layoffs are expected to save approximately $18 million. This decision comes as the district faces a $732 million budget shortfall. Further details on the number of affected employees were not immediately available.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/cps-announces-layoffs-in-attempt-to-close-732-million-budget-deficit/

Santa Barbara County has successfully reduced its planned staff layoffs. This positive development comes after receiving an unexpected increase in state funding. The additional money will allow the county to reinstate 15 positions that were previously slated for elimination. These restored jobs were part of a larger effort to address the county's tight financial situation and balance its budget. Consequently, the total number of layoffs has decreased significantly.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.kclu.org/2026-07-13/santa-barbara-county-reduces-staff-layoffs-after-getting-an-unexpected-surge-in-state-funding?_amp=true

Jersey City's Mayor will formally introduce the 2026 municipal budget on Wednesday, following weeks of public hearings and the recent layoff of 31 provisional employees. The proposed budget aims to address a significant structural deficit by increasing municipal taxes by 15.5% and implementing over $58 million in spending reductions. This plan also relies on approximately $120 million in state assistance and covers $109 million in previously deferred obligations. Tensions are high as several City Council members have accused the administration of withholding financial information necessary to evaluate the proposed tax hike. The administration maintains the budget reflects extensive cost-cutting measures and fiscal responsibility.

Jersey City, NJ

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/jersey-city/sections/government/articles/this-week-long-awaited-jersey-city-budget-to-be-formally-introduced-on-wednesday

The Santa Barbara County Health Department will reinstate fifteen positions previously impacted by layoffs. This reversal is due to a revised state budget that provides additional revenue for the department. The restored roles include various clinical and administrative staff. This funding allows the department to increase productivity and improve workflow efficiency. The department is using this year to enhance operations in anticipation of potential future budget changes.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.noozhawk.com/county-health-will-restore-15-positions-after-layoffs/

Are band promotions happening in Consulting this cycle? For band 6,7 and 8. How does the outlook and budget looks like?

Does severance come out of a managers budget? If so, what if they didn’t budget enough $$ for severance (they layoff more people than originally predicted)?

Portland State University is reconsidering some layoff notices issued to 52 faculty members. These notices were initially sent to address a $35 million structural budget deficit. The university is currently in negotiations with its faculty union to find alternative solutions. PSU aims to minimize involuntary job losses while still managing its financial challenges. The final plan for retrenchment has been delayed to explore these possibilities further.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/education/2026/07/09/portland-state-university-faculty-layoffs/90838346007/

The Auburn School District has successfully balanced its budget for the upcoming school year without any necessary cuts. Despite a slight projected decrease in student enrollment, the district anticipates an increase in both certificated and classified staff. Expenditures have risen, but revenues have also seen an increase, leading to a stable financial outlook. The district plans to purchase new school buses and is proposing a bond measure for a new middle school. This positive financial outcome contrasts with neighboring districts that are implementing significant staff reductions.

Auburn, Washington

https://www.kentreporter.com/2026/07/08/auburn-school-district-faces-no-budget-cuts-or-layoffs/

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visited the California State Capitol. She expressed her hope to avoid any layoffs within the city. The visit aimed to discuss budget matters and potential solutions. Bass is actively working to secure funding to maintain city services. Her efforts focus on preserving jobs for city employees.

Los Angeles, California

https://mshale.com/1848d54c/d9831810IDRFCSoEQRcJHAo

North Carolina lawmakers propose significant changes to the IOLTA program. This fund traditionally provides civil legal aid to low-income state residents. The new budget bill would restrict eligibility and redirect most incoming money. Funds would primarily support indigent criminal defense, not civil legal services. Groups involved in immigration or advocacy work would also be excluded from grants.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article316315140.html

New Jersey school districts face severe budget crises. Soaring healthcare costs are driving these financial difficulties. Many districts have responded with layoffs and program cuts. State lawmakers introduced a bill to replace the current health benefits program. This legislation seeks to improve bargaining power but raises flexibility concerns.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/columnists/2026/06/30/nj-teacher-health-benefits-crosshairs-schools-struggle/90693106007/

So much churn here, it is looking like mixer grinder on full speed. And perfect timing also with in-person work is starting soon, and now we have a new SVP with full “I have a PhD in retail/store” energy. Apparently he is telling us Jack himself recruited him. Very God. Very VIP. Please bow and clap.

But one small clarification: this Sprouts, not Walmart. Budget is not unlimited, people are not lining up to suffer, and nobody is waiting for some retail professor to come and save the day.

People already do not want to work with him. Existing employees are looking. New hires are ghosting after talking to him.

He is in for a rude awakening. Organic. Locally sourced, and very expensive

Marketing galore and execs taking family for games

https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/06/10/dell-sec-filing-signals-more-workforce-cuts-as-severance-costs-climb-482584/

The Support New Bedford Fire Department criticized the Mayor's recent statements. The Mayor labeled the City Council's budget reallocation a "gimmick." This reallocation aimed to keep Engine 9 operational. It also prevented 26 firefighter layoffs. The department argues this action protects residents and firefighters.

https://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-fire-dept-slams-mayors-gimmick-label-defends-move-save-engine-9-prevent-26-layoffs/2026/06/26

Check this out
https://investor.amerisourcebergen.com/news/news-details/2026/Cencora-Announces-Samantha-Hammock-as-Chief-Human-Resources-Officer/default.aspx

while still on the Verizon's payroll until the end of June

Did everybody get a kick out of the latest Going Google Newsletter, uh, I mean propaganda rag?

Manipulated survey results, laughable fact-checking regarding Chromebooks, forcing everybody to give up Microsoft without anyone really having a say, you know managers will cow-tail to corporate and not issue exceptions to protect their departmental budget.

Absolutely infuriating even though we all knew it was coming.

Where is the World Cup travel and boondoggle money coming from all of a sudden?

How are we paying for this??

The Oakland City Council approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget. The revised plan includes no layoffs for city employees. Key investments target affordable housing, homeless services, and public safety. The budget also focuses on reducing long-term pension obligations. Some council members expressed concerns about public safety funding and 911 response times.

https://abc7news.com/post/oakland-city-council-approves-mid-cycle-amendments-4-billion-budget-layoffs-measure-failure/19292791/

Hi, recently laid off WF employee any chance any one can answer a question on how severance works? I was expecting a paycheck on my normal schedule as my last official day was May 31st. I hear it starts one cycle after. Do you know if I get double pay on the first severance check or am I only going to get one check for June? It would have been really good if they were clearer about this because now it kind of messes with my budget.

Listening to higher ups on their going to this country or that country is ridiculous. Constant layoffs, taking away tools needed for some roles makes it seem like a waste of budgets for the higher ups to be jetting all over the globe. These in person meetings could have been a Zoom and saved $.

The multi-wave timeline clarifies the structural pattern Oracle follows:
August 31, 2025 Layoff: Accounted for as a $402 million localized surge in Q1 FY26 (reported September 2025).
March 31, 2026 Layoff: Accounted for as an $823 million localized surge in Q4 FY26 (reported yesterday, June 10, 2026).
The Result: The accumulation of these massive structural waves is what compiled the overall $2.1 billion restructuring footprint, leaving the remaining ~$980 million reserve sitting clean on the books to fund the upcoming FY2027 phases.

2.75% average raises will happen this month. KM will wait to see how many quit then offer early retirement to some to try and keep the budget balanced.

Anyone?

Los Angeles city officials expect to avoid layoffs for 70 employees. These positions were slated for elimination in last year's budget. The City Administrative Officer recommended halting the layoff process. This occurs despite a projected $96.8 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year. The City Council must still formally approve this recommendation.

Los Angeles

https://www.westsidecurrent.com/la_city_council/city-hall-moves-to-halt-layoff-process-after-year-of-budget-uncertainty/article_0503c75f-179f-4544-b126-fd2a65a25a8e.html

Senator James Skoufis and Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay secured state funding. This $4 million allocation prevents significant service cuts and job losses. The Town of Wallkill faced financial shortfalls due to fiscal irregularities. Approximately 97 employees were at risk of being laid off. The funding allows the town to maintain essential services and regain financial footing.

Wallkill, New York

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/06/09/kay-skoufis-secure-funds-to-prevent-town-of-wallkill-layoffs/

The Portland teachers' union filed a class action grievance. This action targets Portland Public Schools regarding planned layoffs. The union reports 82 teachers received layoff notices. They claim 77 notices violate collectively bargained procedures. Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/09/portland-teachers-union-files-class-action-grievance-over-district-wide-layoffs/

Gaston County Commissioners unanimously approved $10 million for Gaston County Schools. This funding addresses a shortfall and prevents up to 400 potential layoffs. Superintendent Morgen Houchard had warned of immediate layoffs without the money. The school district previously eliminated 174 positions months ago. An independent financial report indicated inadequate county funding contributed to the district's woes.

Gaston County, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article316047162.html

Erie Mayor Daria Devlin's administration is cutting city jobs. Six city jobs are being cut or vacated. The city faces a $12 million budget deficit for 2027. Expense cuts are also mandated. The administration seeks financial assistance from local entities.

Erie, PA

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2026/06/08/city-of-erie-12-million-budget-crisis-layoffs-cuts/90418619007/

Many Massachusetts communities are facing significant budget shortfalls. These shortfalls are leading to widespread municipal layoffs. Malden plans to lay off 29 public employees, including firefighters. New Bedford will cut 94 positions and close a fire station. This situation follows the end of pandemic-era federal grants.

Massachusetts

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/05/metro/massachusetts-layoffs/

Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson unveiled his proposed $394 million budget for fiscal year 2027. This plan aims to address an estimated $5.4 million financial shortfall. The budget includes a record investment increase for Somerville public schools. However, it also involved the layoff of 13 city staffers on May 22. Mayor Wilson described these staff reductions as "traumatic."

Somerville, Massachusetts

https://www.cambridgeday.com/2026/06/06/somerville-mayor-budget-layoffs/