Budget

The County budget process begins in March of each year with the distribution of budget request worksheets and ends when the County Commissioners approve the budget. Below is a brief list of key dates.

On or before May 1st of each year all budget requests must be submitted to the County Administrative Director.
On or before May 15th the County Administrative Director presents a tentative budget to the County Commissioners.
One week prior to the budget hearing, the County shall publish a summary of the proposed budget in the newspaper of general circulation.
Budget hearing is held not earlier than the second Monday in July and not later than the third Monday in July.
County Commissioners must approve a balanced budget within twenty-four hours of the budget hearing.

Copies of the 2009-2010 Budget Books are available in the Commissioner's office for a cost of $15.00.

For more information, call the County Commissioners office at (307) 674-2900. If you have questions you may e-mail the County Administrative Director at robermueller@sheridancounty.com Request for Funding Form 2009-10 Budget Message