May 27, 2026Board meeting
Clackamas County Budget Committee Budget Committee Meeting
The committee held a budget meeting to review the assessment and taxation department's proposed budget, which includes an 8% increase over the current budget due to normalized staffing levels and market-adjusted pay increases. Key topics included the status of the ongoing core software replacement project, which aims to improve operational efficiency and compliance, the challenges of operating with 11 full-time equivalent positions below state-recommended guidelines, and an overview of fee structure adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The committee also discussed the need for further financial details regarding potential staffing additions and the fiscal implications of the upcoming vendor selection for the core software system.