Budget shortfalls: Nassau County commissioners were informed at a recent budget workshop that if the county continues to operate with its current financial plan, it will continue deficit spending in the near term. According to Michael Burton, the county’s financial consultant, available reserves will be reduced below the established minimum by 2017-18. Burton reminded the commission that, given current assumptions, beyond fiscal year 2017-18 cash flow may appear positive but other than funding for “fleet replacement,” there will be no capacity for capital maintenance or investment.
