#budget

Berkeley is facing a significant budget deficit. The city's shortfall is estimated at $30 million. Officials are considering various measures to address this. These measures include potential layoffs for city staff. Service reductions are also being weighed to close the gap.

Berkeley, California

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/berkeley-layoffs-service-cuts-budget-deficit/4069901/

Several Central New York school districts are proposing teacher and staff layoffs. Liverpool, Jamesville-DeWitt, and Fulton City districts plan job reductions. Liverpool Central School District proposes cutting 78 full-time positions. Jamesville-DeWitt expects to cut 35 positions to close a budget gap. Fulton City School District is looking to cut 54 positions due to a $5 million shortfall.

Syracuse, N.Y.

https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/04/in-addition-to-liverpool-two-other-cny-school-districts-are-facing-layoffs.html

WL wants
10B by 2028
3B to come from Upstream
1B from GOA Upstream

...any guesses where he'll put this money?

We used to get DoorDash credits all the time … what happened to that ? Is Rick trying to save money?

Fulton city school officials are facing a $5 million budget shortfall. This deficit could lead to the layoff of 54 employees. Rising health care costs are a primary factor in the budget crisis. Increased gas and electricity costs also contribute to the financial strain. A budget hearing is scheduled for May 7, with the final budget vote on May 19.

Fulton, New York

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/education/2026/04/10/fulton-schools-budget-shortfall

The Eugene 4J school district faces an estimated $50 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson outlined plans to address this deficit. Proposed solutions include selling property and transferring funds from maintenance. The district expects significant layoffs and school closures. Declining enrollment and rising costs contribute to the financial pressure.

Eugene, Oregon

https://kval.com/news/local/superintendent-outlines-one-time-fixes-warns-of-layoffs-amid-eugene-4j-shortfall

Is the rewards budget broken up into separate Promotion and Merit budgets? Was told the Promotion budget is zero for our group this cycle.

Austin ISD leaders propose teacher layoffs and cuts to academic programs. These measures address a projected $49 million budget deficit. The deficit could reach $181 million without action. Previous cost-saving efforts included closing ten school campuses. Board members will vote on the proposed budget in June.

Austin, Texas

https://austincurrent.org/2026/04/07/aisd-cut-teachers-budget-deficit/

Middleboro will begin union negotiations this week. These sessions address potential layoffs due to a budget shortfall. Interim Town Manager Joseph Perkins announced the impact bargaining. The town faces a potential $3.3 million budget deficit. State labor laws dictate the negotiation process.

https://nemasket.theweektoday.com/article/union-negotiations-begin-potential-layoffs-loom/156891

Nevada school districts are facing severe budget deficits despite a recent funding increase. Increased costs, flat state funding, and declining student enrollment contribute to the problem. Policy changes in the new funding formula also create financial challenges. Districts like Washoe and Douglas County are reducing positions and considering school closures. State officials are urged to increase education revenue to prevent further insolvencies.

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-school-budget-heyday-was-short-lived-why-several-districts-are-now-in-dire-straits

Auburn City Council discussed budget troubles and potential layoffs at a recent meeting. Residents and union leaders expressed strong concerns about proposed workforce reductions. Public speakers also questioned city transparency regarding records requests and spending. Concerns were raised about the use of Flock license plate surveillance technology. The council approved routine measures and began the new fiscal year budget review process.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/04/04/layoffs-surveillance-fears-and-transparency-concerns-dominate-auburn-council-meeting/

Leader here, do not expect anything this cycle. We got peanuts in the name of budget, not sure how to manage with this much generosity by Cisco

Record high revenue, destroyed budgeted expectations, kicking butt and taking names.

APRIL FOOLS!!!!!

but our technology is still in the 80s. Forms that require standard text fields with predetermined values, which the user needs to spell out, and a highly paid analyst or manager has to manually reject for typos. No drop down, no back end data validation, no autocomplete.

BUT USE AI. lol. Because we bought Microsoft bonds, Charlie is on the board, and we are spending billions on CoPilot to keep them afloat. Or something.

How about we just spend the billions bringing our technology later into the 20th century.

Blaine School District will avoid major staff cuts this year. This follows several years of recurring layoffs and budget challenges. Interim Superintendent Dan Chaplik implemented financial and programmatic changes. The district secured additional state funding and grants. Enrollment has also increased, and new programs are being added.

Blaine, WA

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/mar/29/blaine-schools-to-avoid-deep-cuts-this-year-after-years-of-layoffs/

Another Diamond Club trip that wasted money. San Diego with Train playing,
Just the band could cost up to $750k and the people attending and their plus 1.
Waste.
A person must be picked each year and of course upper management gets to go.
Could have been spent otherwise.

KIPP St. Louis charter schools will lay off an unknown number of staff members. These reductions are planned for after the current academic year. The organization currently employs about 350 people across six schools. KIPP St. Louis faces an operating deficit of approximately $3 million. Enrollment has also declined by 700 students since 2021.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_0968a30e-ef62-4086-ab00-2d28f594ff23.html

The Madison K-12 School District Board introduced its annual budget. This budget proposes an annual tax increase for homeowners. Interim Superintendent Bruce Watson announced staff reductions are required. Fewer than ten positions will be eliminated to balance the budget. Rising health care costs significantly contribute to the district's financial difficulties.

https://www.newjerseyhills.com/madison_eagle/news/madison-school-board-proposes-tax-increase-as-layoffs-loom/article_e8ab830f-2478-43dd-b807-7c81eb3fb682.html

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority laid off 31 employees. The agency took this step due to budget issues. Its board approved $14.2 million in spending reductions last month. These reductions included a 15% pay cut for senior leadership. Some administrative positions were also eliminated.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/03/26/jacksonville-transportation-authority-lays-off-31-employees/89340713007/

Gaston County Commissioners approved a $10 million transfer to Gaston County Schools. This funding aims to prevent 400 potential layoffs within the school district. Superintendent Morgen Houchard stated the district faced a $10 million budget shortfall. Factors included reduced state funds, inflation, and lost federal pandemic relief. Commissioners expressed frustration but deemed the funding necessary to support schools.

https://www.wunc.org/2026-03-25/gaston-county-gives-schools-10-million-to-prevent-layoffs

Fresno Unified employees voiced concerns about proposed layoffs. They claim the district has hundreds of millions in funds to prevent job cuts. The Fresno Teachers Association cited $315 million, with $175 million unrestricted. District officials stated funds are actively being spent and it's not simple. District officials will offer new roles to all affected employees.

https://abc30.com/post/employees-push-back-fresno-unified-weighs-layoffs-amid-budget-dispute/18773634/

Auburn city officials are considering layoffs and tax increases. These measures aim to close a significant budget gap. Rising costs and slow revenue growth strain city finances. Leaders must make difficult decisions to maintain essential services. Discussions continue to balance the budget and minimize impact.

https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/03/25/auburn-faces-potential-layoffs-and-tax-increases-to-balance-budget/

The Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) reviewed its second interim financial report. Teachers and librarians attended the meeting to discuss potential layoffs at Plumas Unified School District (PUSD). PCOE officials stated they cannot directly fund PUSD layoffs. However, PCOE could provide a temporary transfer loan to PUSD. One board member voted against approving the report due to ongoing layoff concerns.

Quincy, California

https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/plumas-county-education-officials-review-second-interim-financial-reports-amid-layoff-concerns/

How did we get to this point where corporate America is a country club where we will never obtain membership.

Years ago Medtronic was great place to work until the outsiders wrecked it with their paper MBAs.

Everyone I know is a clock puncher now. Why put in more than 40/week when it’s not rewarded???

Projects taking way too long now due to stretched AOP budgets.

Anyone believes that Hugo (extremely large space hog of a robot) is going to grow revenues? Elon Musks robots will soon be ble to do surgeries.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston presented his 2026 budget proposal to city employees. The city faces a $200 million budget gap for the upcoming year. Savings from staff reductions and facility closures will address this shortfall. Public services like street sweeping and police patrols will remain unchanged. No new taxes or fees are proposed to cover the deficit.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-2026-budget-city-employees/

Wayne Township Public Schools avoided layoffs for the 2026-27 school year. The tentative budget totals over $211 million, exceeding $200 million for the first time. However, the district faces significant financial pressures from increasing health benefit costs. Out-of-district tuition and specialized support services also contribute to rising expenses. Local property taxes are projected to increase by approximately $296 annually per average home.

Wayne, New Jersey

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/wayne/sections/education/articles/wayne-schools-avoid-layoffs-in-2026-27-tentative-budget-but-financial-pressures-remain

Portland Public Schools has reached a new agreement. This deal involves designated furlough days for staff. The measure aims to prevent teacher layoffs. This action allows the school district to manage its budget. The agreement helps avoid staff reductions.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/video/pps-reaches-agreement-on-furlough-days-to-avoid-teacher-layoffs/11630768/

Upload the annual budget statement to Claude and ask it to analyze the document for cost‑reduction opportunities. Most expenses come from WIM, and there appears to be a potential savings of $800M by lowering those costs.

The Plano campus looks like it will be great. But like everything AT&T does, it’s already behind schedule and over-budget. Rising oil, mid-terms, and potential interest rate increases won’t help. Not to mention the 1/4 Trillion they just committed to over the same timeline. I thought we still carry a huge debt load?

And if you are Rule of 75, or will be by 2029, the likelihood you ever step foot in the new buildings as an active employee is almost zero. Stash your cash! Don’t count on 6 month severance either.

Then again, with current under-30 age employees realizing what they signed up for and are fleeing after a short 1-2 year cup-of-coffee, I can’t imagine many of the current employees will see it either.

The Kittery School Committee is weighing potential job cuts across its three schools, including teaching, paraprofessional, and special education roles. The proposed eliminations are being considered as part of a budget plan totaling just under $24 million for the 2026–27 school year.

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/19/kittery-schools-job-cuts/89211762007/?gca-cat=p&gnt-cfr=1

Cherry Hill schools face a projected $14.5 million budget deficit. This financial gap is for the 2026-27 school year. A 3% decrease in state funding is a contributing factor. Increased expenses for healthcare, transport, and special education also contribute. The district plans property tax hikes, program reductions, and staff layoffs.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

https://www.inquirer.com/education/cherry-hill-budget-new-jersey-school-funding-20260320.html

All staff at Princeton's Keller Center face layoffs. Nine employees are impacted by this change. University-wide budget constraints prompted the decision. This marks an unprecedented academic unit staff termination. Laid-off staff may apply for four new roles.

Princeton, New Jersey

https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2026/03/princeton-news-adpol-keller-center-staff-mass-layoff

CSU Bakersfield management notified the California Faculty Association of potential layoffs. Campus leadership cited a projected budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Union members held a protest on March 16. They noted rising enrollment and state funding for the system. Unions seek to protect campus jobs.

https://www.calfac.org/csu-bakersfield-union-solidarity-rally-empowers-members-in-fight-against-possible-layoffs/

How are some teams luxury traveling overseas for “market travel” nextweek? Seems tone deaf to me. guess they gotta spend they budget before cuts?

Another fiscal year is upon us what will be the announcements…

Current $100M+ funding construct driving non-optimized vendor allocation.
We are being told to funnel majority of contracts to vendor Infinite to absorb allocated budget.
COO (acting CIO) -led directive reinforcing allocation bias, persisting despite Amir's (who favored Infinite along with COO) departure.
Infinite dominance across SOWs continues from COO, limiting competitive pricing and innovation.
Centralized pressure to exhaust budget outweighing value-based decision-making.
Immediate need to reintroduce competitive sourcing and benchmark discipline.
Opportunity to diversify vendor base and improve cost efficiency (20–30% potential).
Establish governance guardrails to balance utilization vs. value realization.
Molina funding structure (‘use-it-or-lose-it’) for Infinite creating forced spend dynamics.
Competitive procurement effectively bypassed in favor of Infinite resulting in suboptimal cost outcomes in a thin-margin environment of Medicaid/Medicare LOB.
Heightened risk of inefficiency, vendor lock-in, and reduced governance rigor.
No wonder Molina stock is beaten down heavily due to this wastage along with host of other issues. CEO & COO compensation per year hits $50 Mil.

Oklahoma County officials scheduled a special meeting. They will vote on additional funding for the jail. This funding aims to prevent a massive layoff. The jail faces a budget shortfall of over $5 million. The county's Budget Board will consider covering the deficit.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/crime/2026/03/17/oklahoma-county-jail-funding-layoffs-loom/89196979007/

The Long Beach Unified district faces a significant $70 million budget deficit. The district plans staff layoffs and program cuts. Parents and staff are actively protesting these proposed cuts. They seek reversal of the district's planned reductions. Declining enrollment and expiring federal funds contribute to the deficit.

https://lbpost.com/news/education/with-layoffs-set-to-take-effect-librarians-and-parents-press-school-board-to-reverse-cuts/

A TV has been installed on each floor of my garage that shows me a lot of squiggly lines that are meant to convey something or other. We're either the best garage ever, the worst, or we're somewhere in the middle - I'm not sure.
More well-spent money to keep these bean counters, who can't even convert data into an understandable format, on our payroll while gutting essentials. [insert-eye-roll-emoji-here] But, it is a great apple-to-oranges comparison of dissimilar areas that pose their own unique, incomparable challenges.

Get ready, every supplier that EM works with is about to show up with a fuel surcharge. They definitely deserve a piece of the pie given how much their costs are going up! Good luck trying to meet your budget!