#budget

Is this the usual excuse here?

Knox County Schools is considering closing four schools to address budget shortfalls. This decision is part of a larger effort to improve the district's financial standing. The district aims to consolidate resources and reduce operational costs. Further details regarding the specific schools and the timeline for these potential closures are expected. Community feedback will likely be a factor in the final decision-making process.

Knoxville, Tennessee

https://www.knoxnews.com/videos/news/education/schools/2026/11/02/amber-rountree-addresses-knox-county-school-board-on-possible-layoffs-school-closures/92574272007/

If you are getting knocked over getting to your desk by people who are desperately eager to start doing their best to work, ask your manager can you put protective armour on expenses

Agreed and confirmed 100%

When is the new ETX Budget and forecast due?

I hear there is going to be another substantial shift of work to Romania and India to save $$ in the ETX budget. Which means less US workforce.

Templeton voters have authorized the use of $1.2 million from the town's stabilization fund. This decision aims to support the fiscal year 2027 operating budget. The approval came after residents rejected a Proposition 2½ override. Article 2 passed with a significant majority at a special Town Meeting. This action will help avoid further layoffs and service reductions.

Templeton, MA

https://www.thegardnernews.com/story/news/local/2026/10/22/templeton-mass-town-meeting-money-fy27-budget-avoid-layoffs/92379358007/

Ouray County's draft budget for the upcoming year will not include any layoffs. Five vacant positions will remain unfilled across several departments. The budget also proposes reduced work hours for some departments. However, it avoids broader furloughs or a reduction to a 36-hour workweek. The total budget reflects a decrease in spending from the previous year.

https://www.ouraynews.com/2026/10/21/county-wraps-draft-budget-without-layoffs/

Ouray, Colorado

Listening to this time-wasting town hall meeting and this CFO talking about making $50 billion-plus per quarter—and yet they can’t even give us an extra dollar for bonuses or raises. When you ask why, the simple answer is that we don’t have a budget. What a damn joke.

All of Para-sky's financial woes have distracted me from the other elephant in the room, the purported Oct-Nov layoff. Anybody remember what Skydance's remaining FY27 restructuring budget is?

Has anyone received any connection award this year? Or if you’re a supervisor, has your superior mentioned anything? I haven’t heard a peep about it. Typically our AVP will mention something by now because there should be a budget allocation for connection award disbursement.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon announced the departure of three senior officials. This comes less than a year into his term and amid a significant budget deficit. The departing officials include the Finance Director, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development, and Digital Director. Solomon stated the city faces an affordability crisis requiring excellent leadership. He expressed appreciation for their service and is now focused on a new vision.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2026/10/after-raising-taxes-to-plug-big-deficit-nj-mayor-announces-departure-of-3-key-staffers.html

Jamestown's Mayor Kim Ecklund has unveiled a $47.3 million executive budget for 2027 that includes a 7.39% tax increase. This budget proposal aims to cover a 3.8% increase in appropriations and significant rises in fixed costs like insurance and fuel. Despite these pressures, the plan successfully avoids any layoffs, retaining 12 firefighter positions. The budget anticipates revenue growth from sales tax and ca--abis sales, while state aid remains unchanged. The City Council will begin its review of the budget on October 19.

Jamestown, NY

https://www.wrfalp.com/mayor-ecklunds-proposed-47-3-million-executive-budget-includes-7-39-tax-increase-no-layoffs/

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has presented a $9.69 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She is utilizing financial reserves and long-term cushions to prevent any job cuts or new tax increases. Preckwinkle described this as her most challenging fiscal task to date. However, this approach is expected to create greater financial difficulties in 2028. The budget aims to maintain current services without additional burdens on taxpayers or employees.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics-policy/ccb-2027-cook-county-budget-proposal/

Wonder where we are supposed to find it? 🤔

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has unveiled a $3 billion budget proposal for 2027. This plan aims to prevent tax increases and avoid employee layoffs. The budget includes eliminating 150 vacant positions to achieve significant cost savings. Rising costs and reduced state and federal funding present challenges for the county. The proposal now awaits approval from the Allegheny County Council.

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

https://www.monvalleyindependent.com/2026/10/07/innamoratos-3b-allegheny-county-budget-plan-spares-layoffs-hikes-no-taxes/

Well, there at it again long-term associates are getting looked over again and now they’re changing raises on frim years of service but performance and they keep increasing the budgets so nobody can hit their numbers..

As we all know VCA2 is coming to an end so what are they doing to protect their jobs? They’re attempting to take over. break fix Operations.. They have no clue What our Job consists of and they think they could just hire any GC off the street to do it for them… I have news for you.. Construction and Break fix are 2 COMPLETELY different worlds!! Quit with asking to be collaborative when you have no intentions of us working on CX you just wanna save your pathetic jobs when it’s all said and done.. Many have come before you and we are still here… there’s a reason for that mabye you should figure that part out 1st and they wonder why we’re so far over budget and the year is not even up yet?!?!?!?

trim down bushes? Fine

New construction, expanded water fountains? Why? How many jobs is that ?

For a company that can’t give out reasonable raises and has to watch the budget if we need markers for the whiteboard or a new mouse, the senior leaders sure do travel a whole heck of a lot! I’ve seen a couple leaders go on trips three weeks in a row! Associates still need to see you on site. They need to see you saving money when we get denied after requesting a new keyboard because ours is 11 years old and absolute cr-p.

Florida's Attorney General has launched an investigation into the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. This action follows significant workforce reductions at the agency. The investigation includes a subpoena for internal communications and records. The JTA is cooperating with the state's inquiry. This scrutiny comes as the authority faces a substantial budget deficit.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://flvoicenews.com/florida-ag-launches-investigation-into-jacksonville-transportation-authority-amid-mass-layoffs/

How are these budgets progressing for 2027? Who's cutting? Who's adding? Is AI going to save the day?

Pittsburgh's proposed 2027 budget avoids tax hikes and layoffs but relies heavily on savings. The plan cuts vacant positions and reduces pension fund contributions. However, it withdraws significant funds from the city's savings account, risking depletion within five years. Changes to anti-violence and affordable housing initiatives are also included. The mayor acknowledges a bleak financial future without increased revenue.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.wesanews.org/politics-government/2026-09-30/2027-pittsburgh-budget-draft-includes-no-tax-increase-or-layoffs-but-predicts-hard-times-ahead

New leadership at Apple is reportedly initiating workforce reductions and project cancellations. These measures are intended to streamline operations and reduce expenses. While some staff have already been impacted in specific departments, broader layoffs are anticipated across the company. Budgetary adjustments are a key driver behind these potential changes. The exact scope and timing of these cuts remain uncertain.

Cupertino, California

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/29/small-layoffs-and-budget-cuts-are-hitting-apple-with-more-expected

Nk hiring vp gm in territories retail logistic side to help the business in the regions. Spending more money, more vp's, what is this helping

Palm Coast has approved a $534 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes six employee layoffs. The city council also agreed to add two new sheriff's deputies after initial hesitation. A significant portion of the budget pressures stems from a $17 million land acquisition to settle a legal dispute. To manage costs, the city will utilize a bank line of credit and draw from general fund reserves. Despite these measures, the budget represents a decrease from the previous year's record spending.

Palm Coast, Florida

https://hoodline.com/2026/09/palm-coast-locks-in-534m-budget-cuts-six-jobs-adds-two-deputies/

From the $260 millions of CPM money allocated for 2026 layoffs, only $115 millions used as of September 30th. So October and November will have more layoffs than the entire year.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposed budget for 2027 increases police and fire staffing while investing heavily in local streets. This plan avoids layoffs but necessitates significant withdrawals from city reserves. The budget also includes increases in parking costs, user fees, and property taxes. A substantial structural gap remains, largely attributed to stagnant state shared revenue. The city faces ongoing fiscal challenges despite these measures.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/09/22/city-budget-boosts-police-fire-and-violence-prevention-but-at-a-price/

It was good to see that Finance were taking budget control matters so seriously that they held a large, global F2F meeting in San Diego.

Hope the bbq at the boss's mansion limited the catering budget.

Just got that my IPF is 132, but no promo. 2 prior years it was 125. Are we really that tight on budget?

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is confronting a significant budget shortfall, potentially leading to 26 employee layoffs and service reductions. Mayor Jacob Frey's proposed budget offers less funding than the board's request, creating a $3.2 million gap. This funding difference could impact the operational capacity of recreation centers and park development projects. The Board of Estimate and Taxation will decide the final residential tax levy, influencing the park board's allocation. This year's budget proposal marks the largest funding gap in five years.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

https://mndaily.com/city/minneapolis-park-board-fights-for-funding-as-potential-layoffs-loom/09/22/2026/eicmndaily-com/

How were bonus budgets this year compared to last year? Seems most people are saying they just had a decrease or even lowest IPF in their Cisco tenure. I also had a decrease but wonder how much of that is performance and how much is budget based.

Denver's budget crisis is easing, with no layoffs planned for 2027. Mayor Mike Johnston's proposed budget shows a slight increase in the General Fund, keeping pace with revenue growth. While some areas like public safety and homelessness funding will see boosts, most departments will remain flat. The city is recovering from significant cuts and layoffs over the past two years. Despite the improved outlook, long-term spending growth is projected to outpace revenue.

Denver, Colorado

https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/09/10/denver-budget-2027-mayor-mike-johnston

Seattle's average commute time has significantly decreased, ranking third nationally. This improvement is primarily attributed to the rise of remote work and a substantial decline in public transit usage. In 2019, 25% of residents used transit, dropping to 15% by 2024. The article notes that solo drivers now average 26.5 minutes, while transit riders take 49.5 minutes. This trend contrasts with Sound Transit's efforts to increase ridership amidst budget concerns.

Seattle, Washington

https://seattlered.com/watch/seattle-ranks-3rd-in-america-for-shrinking-commutes-heres-why/01a08bb4-3c00-8008-f0fa-136d5b56ae80

Each team had budget (no surprise) but also a RSU reduction as a metric!

Unspeakable

We all got the email regarding the budget and frozen travel requests. How is it fair for the product teams to dial into meetings while a bunch of clueless salespeople in RCS go to meetings in person just to take notes?

I have been in five meetings recently where the salesperson was at the client site but didn't say more than “hi” and “bye”.

It’s probably better to cut RCS budget & HC than product and engineering. There are simply many of them in sales.

San Diego arts organizations are experiencing significant staff reductions due to ongoing financial difficulties. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego (ICA) recently laid off 42% of its staff, citing a growing budget deficit. Similarly, the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) also reduced its workforce by eleven employees in August. Former ICA employees have alleged financial mismanagement contributed to their layoffs and the organization's operational challenges. These cuts highlight a broader trend of funding struggles impacting arts institutions across the nation.

San Diego, California

https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/09/03/san-diego-arts-organizations-cut-staff-due-to-funding-struggles-some-former-employees-claim-financial-mismanagement

Chicago is confronting an $882.4 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Mayor Brandon Johnson attributes the shortfall to past financial mismanagement and City Council opposition. The city is exploring a combination of spending cuts, efficiency improvements, and new revenue streams. Potential measures include layoffs and tax increases, though the mayor hopes to avoid cuts to essential services. City Council friction and recent credit downgrades add to the fiscal challenges.

Chicago, Illinois

https://hoodline.com/2026/09/chicago-faces-882-million-budget-gap-johnson-won-t-rule-out-layoffs-or-tax-hikes/

reposting this question because the last one got hijacked with absolute nonsense replies.

We're down to three and a half months left in this year. Dan promised Wall St five billion dollars in savings this year. I don't think the 13k people laid off last year even counts toward number. Anybody here smart enough to figure where we are towards the five billion number, and how we will get the rest of the way there by year's end?

We're down to three and a half months left in this year. Dan promised Wall St five billion dollars in savings this year. I don't think the 13k people laid off last year even counts toward number. Anybody here smart enough to figure where we are towards the five billion number, and how we will get the rest of the way there by year's end?