#budgetcuts

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is implementing significant layoffs, impacting approximately 200 employees to address a $39 million budget deficit. A substantial portion of these cuts will affect management and administrative positions, with the Skyway division being the most heavily impacted. Senior leadership roles, including a Senior Vice President and a Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, are among those slated for elimination. These workforce reductions coincide with the planned cessation of Skyway operations on November 2nd as part of the agency's restructuring efforts. The interim CEO defended the agency's financial strategy, stating that these cuts are not a result of mismanagement.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-transportation-authority-layoff-list-reveals-administrative-positions-that-will-be-cut/OZWM52BMP5BWFCRYMWKXDCKTWA/

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/

The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is warning of potential job losses by year's end. This situation arises from a significant funding shortfall of approximately $280,000. The required funds are needed for wages, equipment like tasers, fuel, and jail operations. Without this additional county funding, the sheriff's office may be forced to reduce its staff. This could impact both county-wide services and contracted law enforcement for the City of Coshocton.

Coshocton, Ohio

https://www.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/local/coshocton-county/2026/09/23/budget-shortfall-could-force-layoffs-at-sheriffs-office/91878042007/

Nearly 100 teachers in Orange County Public Schools are facing potential layoffs due to declining student enrollment. This situation is compounded by the reassignment of another 114 instructional employees to different campuses. The district has experienced a significant drop in student numbers, leading to an $8.5 million budget cut. These staffing changes are impacting classrooms and raising concerns about future school closures. The district is the eighth-largest in the nation but has seen enrollment fall by nearly 8,000 students since May.

Orlando, Florida

https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-09-22/nearly-100-ocps-teachers-face-layoffs-and-district-weighs-future-school-closures

Minneapolis Public Schools is considering closing up to 16 schools due to declining enrollment and a significant number of empty desks. District leaders presented three options to address this issue, aiming to improve educational offerings like art and music. The proposals come amid a substantial budget deficit and face opposition from parents and the teachers' union. A board vote on a plan is expected in November, after school board elections. The district has been discussing these potential closures, termed "transformation," since 2023.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/16/minneapolis-looks-to-close-as-many-as-16-schools-amid-declining-enrollment/

Tulsa Public Schools is exploring several options to address a significant financial deficit. These potential changes, which could take effect as early as the 2027-28 school year, include closing small schools, increasing class sizes, and reducing access to services. The district is also considering a salary freeze for employees and cutting transportation services. Administrators are seeking community input through information sessions and a survey before presenting final recommendations to the board in October.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://tulsaflyer.org/2026/09/18/schools-families/post/tulsa-public-schools-proposed-12m-cuts/

Not a fun post.

This has come up on Reddit too: the September list of people RIF’d was reduced from the original (some estimates had it being 2-3x longer).

There were a few reasons and to why the was reduced and I won’t get into them here. But at the end of the day, the remaining people from the original list will get RIF’d and the plan is December after the quarterly announcements.

It’s the same story based on budgets (RSU) - North American resources are expensive. M-levels can confirm that the first couple of list drafts are way longer than the actual final September RIF.

December will be the next round for US, Canada and India. $$ and details will go out in the Q2 10-q.

If you downvote this post, you’re not doing anyone a favor. I told people on here multiple times the date of the September RIF was not Sep 1 but Sep 15, and was downvoted. Management gets trained the week before on layoffs. Always (email or not).

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is implementing significant budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2027. This plan includes suspending Skyway passenger service and pausing Navi service to address a $39 million deficit. The agency will release 44 administrative employees and may eliminate up to 150 frontline operations positions. These actions follow previous layoffs and administrative furloughs. The JTA aims to stabilize its financial standing to restore services in the future.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/09/17/jta-to-cut-39-million-from-fy-2027-budget-suspend-skyway-service-in-november/

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. will reduce its workforce by up to 15 percent. This decision stems from funding constraints and declining revenues. The agency stated its core mission of supporting businesses and communities remains a priority. This move comes amid legislative scrutiny of corporate incentives and an ongoing investigation. The CEO emphasized the layoffs are due to fiscal realities, not staff performance.

Lansing, Michigan

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/17/michigan-economic-development-corporation-layoffs/91814051007/

Budgets are shot due to the acquisition of Altruist. Some organizations are cutting budgets sharply going into 2027 especially in various engineering organizations. Expects impacts to contractors at a minimum.

The University of Maine plans to implement layoffs to address a significant budget deficit. Leaders announced an expected $19 million shortfall for the upcoming year. In addition to staff reductions, the university will eliminate vacant positions and consolidate course offerings. Further cost-saving measures may include limiting class sizes and discontinuing under-enrolled programs. These actions aim to mitigate the financial challenges facing the institution.

Orono, Maine

https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/09/17/umaine-announces-staff-and-faculty-layoffs-to-address-projected-19m-shortfall/

Dallas City Council has approved a $5.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This budget includes significant cuts to various city services and facilities. Nearly 300 positions will be eliminated, resulting in 108 employee layoffs. Public safety departments, however, will see continued funding and staffing growth. The budget also features a slight reduction in property tax rates for homeowners.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-leaders-vote-5-7b-budget-includes-layoffs-cuts

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is reportedly planning significant layoffs and project alterations. These changes are a direct response to ongoing financial difficulties. The authority is also considering a shift in its funding strategy. These measures aim to address the agency's fiscal challenges. The full extent of the impact remains to be seen.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/sources-jta-planning-sweeping-layoffs-major-project-changes-funding-shift-due-financial-issues/3784285b-11f3-4713-91b6-f0ae71a41ba0/

Gadsden County is confronting a significant budget deficit, necessitating difficult decisions regarding personnel. The interim county administrator has proposed cutting thirteen full-time and four part-time positions to address the shortfall. These proposed layoffs come after earlier operational cuts failed to close the budget gap. County officials are divided on the process, with some commissioners expressing concerns about transparency and public discussion. The county faces further financial uncertainty with potential property tax reform on the horizon.

Quincy, FL

https://www.wctv.tv/2026/09/16/layoffs-loom-gadsden-co-administrator-commissioner-debate-solutions-solve-budget-crunch/

Stanislaus County has approved 71 layoffs as part of its 2027 budget. The majority of these cuts, 67 positions, will impact the Community Services Agency. This decision stems from a significant budget mistake involving state funding. Four additional layoffs will affect the Parks and Recreation Department. County leaders are seeking ways to reduce or avoid these job losses before they take effect in March.

Modesto, California

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/stanislaus-county-layoffs-budget-mistake/103-63a4f175-e60f-4a7c-a092-1fb4e579f51a

UVM Health is implementing another round of job cuts to address a significant budget deficit. The healthcare network plans to eliminate or restructure 199 positions across its Vermont and New York facilities. These changes are projected to save approximately $16.8 million annually. This action follows previous workforce reductions and is part of a broader effort to achieve financial stability. Affected employees will receive support during a transition period, including severance benefits if new roles are not secured.

Plattsburgh, New York

https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/53962/20260916/uvm-health-announces-another-round-of-layoffs

Two major Vermont healthcare providers are implementing substantial layoffs due to financial pressures. Dartmouth Health is terminating 124 employees and canceling 303 open positions. The University of Vermont Health network is laying off 199 staff members and closing two patient care units. These cuts are intended to address increasing operational costs and shrinking patient revenue. Both organizations are facing nationwide financial challenges within the healthcare industry.

Lebanon, NH and Burlington, VT

https://vtdigger.org/2026/09/15/hundreds-of-layoffs-announced-at-the-two-largest-healthcare-networks/

The City of Aurora is addressing a projected $20 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Proposed measures include $10.2 million in cuts, achieved through five unpaid furlough days for employees and the elimination of nine unfilled positions. City officials stated that no current employees will be laid off. Aurora possesses $7.3 million in reserve funds to help mitigate the shortfall. The budget is expected to be finalized by December.

Aurora, Colorado

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/aurora-plans-furlough-days-budget-cuts-shortfall/

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

The World Health Organization is facing significant staff reductions, losing approximately 2,000 employees, which represents a quarter of its total workforce. This substantial cutback is raising concerns about the organization's capacity to address critical global health issues. Specifically, the fight against air pollution and its detrimental effects on public health is now at risk. These budget cuts, largely driven by reduced humanitarian funding from countries like the United States, have far-reaching consequences for millions worldwide. The WHO's ability to continue its vital work in combating pollution and protecting public health is now in jeopardy.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/layoffs-at-who-will-impact-fight-against-air-pollution/92007174

Des Moines city leaders have approved significant budget cuts to address a substantial financial deficit. The city council voted 6-1 to implement these measures, which are largely a response to state-level property tax reforms. These cuts will affect nearly every city department and include the elimination of 43 positions. Further reductions are anticipated for the following fiscal year.

Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-council-votes-to-cut-43-positions-amid-budget-shortfall/73730682

Gardner-Webb University has announced the elimination of fourteen staff positions. This move is part of a broader strategy to address significant financial challenges. The university aims to strengthen its long-term financial standing. These changes are intended to mitigate approximately $6.7 million in financial needs over the next two years. Reductions in operating expenses are also being implemented.

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/education/2026/09/14/gardner-webb-university-announces-layoffs-amid-financial-challenges/91763249007/

George Washington University's Law School has implemented layoffs as part of a restructuring effort. This decision stems from ongoing financial challenges faced by the institution. The law school's dean cited new legislation, shifts in funding and financial aid, and demographic changes as contributing factors. These layoffs follow similar reductions at two other schools within the university this fiscal year. The university has announced broader budget cuts to address its financial position.

Washington, D.C.

https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/09/george-washington-university-hit-with-more-layoffs/

US Layoffs Roundup (9/11/2026)

• Conifer / Tenet - laying off 1,000+ employees as a major CommonSpirit business relationship ends; cuts are expected to begin Nov. 2.
• Essendant - expects to shut down operations, putting more than 600 jobs in Illinois at risk; layoffs had already begun.
• University of Utah - considering a workforce reduction of 250 to 855 positions, or up to 15% of staff, through a mix of layoffs, attrition and retirements.
• Ruiz Foods - cutting about 175 employees at its Dinuba, California plant, effective Nov. 4. One report lists the total as 176.
• MultiCare Health System - laying off 138 employees across Washington and closing six locations, citing costs and Medicaid funding cuts.
• McClatchy - cutting more than 90 employees across newspapers nationwide in one of its largest layoff rounds in years.
• Miami Herald - more than 30 newsroom positions reportedly eliminated as part of the broader McClatchy layoffs.
• Idaho Statesman - 10 journalists were reported affected, with additional reporting indicating major cuts among editors as well.
• Lexington Herald-Leader - 12 layoffs reported as part of the McClatchy reduction.
• Charlotte Observer - 8 newsroom employees laid off in the McClatchy cuts.
• Fresno Bee - 7 reporters and 1 editor eliminated, amounting to almost 40% of the newsroom.
• Sacramento Bee - entire sports department eliminated as part of McClatchy's nationwide cuts.
• Belleville News-Democrat - reportedly lost most of its newsroom staff in the McClatchy layoffs.
• Arkansas Department of Health - eliminating 71 positions effective Nov. 1 as the agency realigns spending with budget priorities.
• Sparhawk Trucking - closing its Wisconsin Rapids operation and laying off 74 employees.
• Clynk - filed a WARN notice covering 54 workers at its Biddeford, Maine facility.
• News 4 San Antonio / WOAI and KABB Fox 29 - layoffs reported at the Sinclair-owned sister stations; employee count was not provided.
• GW Law - confirmed personnel layoffs amid financial challenges; number of employees affected was not disclosed.
• KO_OP - indie game studio reported to have conducted a round of layoffs; employee count was not provided.
• IDEX Health - final layoffs tied to its Bristol, Connecticut facility closure have been delayed until Dec. 31; up to 15 remaining employees are affected.
• North Texas employers - nearly 1,500 layoffs were reported across three healthcare, foster-care and logistics companies, but the individual employers and job counts were not identified in the alert summary.
• Boston Museum of African American History - featured in follow-up reporting about earlier layoffs amid financial and federal-funding pressures.
• Uber - CEO discussed savings resulting from earlier layoffs; no new layoff round was identified in the report.
• Meta - mentioned in connection with previous layoffs while reorganizing parts of its workforce; no new layoff round was identified.
• ESPN - Suzy Kolber discussed her previous layoff after 27 years at the network; not a new layoff announcement.

Columbus City Schools is facing significant financial challenges, necessitating an additional $50 million in budget reductions. The school board has directed the superintendent and treasurer to identify these cuts by December 31st. This action follows a projected $109 million budget shortfall due to reduced state funding. The district previously approved $50.6 million in cuts, impacting substitute teachers, administrative roles, and bus routes. Officials anticipate that full-time teachers will likely face layoffs in this next round of reductions.

Columbus, Ohio

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-school-board-seeks-50m-more-in-cuts-orders-plan-by-dec-31-superintendent-dr-angela-chapman-budget-calendar-year-staff-reductions-potential-expenses-trim-next-school-year-ohio-education

The University of Utah is initiating staff cuts to address anticipated funding challenges. These reductions are expected to impact between 5% and 15% of the workforce, affecting departments such as HR, Finance, IT, and Administration. The university aims to complete these workforce adjustments by the end of the current fiscal year in June 2027. These measures are intended to reprioritize spending and prepare for future challenges, including declining college enrollment projections. The university stated that modernizing operations will free up resources for core educational and research missions.

Salt Lake City, Utah

https://www.abc4.com/news/education/university-of-utah-layoffs/

The NSI’s and PIPoffs in EMGL are the worst I’ve ever seen. Even in the crown-jewel of upstream they’re accelerating massively. It’s not just the HC10 employees getting chopped either, it’s the locals too which is a really bad look.

Everything is so lean right now that everyone is expecting a break or crash just around the corner. The people who proudly cut the budget for 2026 and were excited to tell us they were going to run so lean well find the breaking point have been promoted to other places. The rest of us are holding the bag and getting blamed. I would say it’s typical corporate America, but it’s past that at this point, it’s negligence and we all hope it doesn’t lead to a health, safety, or environmental catastrophe.

Here's the situation, plain as I can lay it out.

Company's got a pipeline business that hit its revenue ceiling in Liquids a couple years quicker than anybody planned for — which in my experience just means somebody upstairs was doing math they wanted to be true instead of math that was true. Meantime the CEO's already halfway out the door and told the shareholders there's a dividend increase coming, like a man promising a woman flowers before he's checked if the truck's even got gas in it. Now there's a hole in the budget and a promise that's already out the door and can't be walked back without looking weak, and weak ain't a look CEOs favor.

They spent three years on some transformation program — N75, whatever they're calling it — s'posed to teach the whole company how to run leaner and smarter. What it actually did was fix a couple small things and then discover outsourcing, which is the corporate version of not doing the dishes and just eating off paper plates. Looks like progress for a while. Ain't nobody teaching anybody nothing. The people running that program were more interested in everybody feeling good about it than anybody actually being right about it — which is how you end up with three years and a stack of PowerPoints and not much else to show.

So now the CFO, decent man far as I can tell, figures somebody's gotta go first, and it might as well be him — starts gutting his own department to prove he'll make the hard calls before he asks anyone else to. Only trouble is, cutting without fixing the process just moves the hurt down the hall. Outsource the finance work, centralize what's left, and all you've done is hide where the bodies are buried, not bury fewer of 'em. Somebody else picks up that work now, some vendor who don't know the business, and the risk don't go away — it just goes quiet for a while.

Way I see it, that's a company that made a promise it couldn't keep, and it's about to spend the next year proving it, one department at a time, while everybody who saw it coming stays quiet and waits to see whose name ends up on it when the bill finally comes due.

The flashing lights are blinking red,
The servers groan and cry.
The "Think" signs hanging on the wall
Are watching tech hopes die.

An email lands at three AM,
"Restructuring is here!"
Which means your budget got slashed down
And mainframe teams disappear.

The cloud is mixed with legacy,
The software’s glued with tape.
They bought Red Hat to save the day,
But there is no escape.

The consultants pitch a massive plan,
With slides of pure design,
While engineers are pulling hair
To keep the code online.

Oh Watson AI used to rule,
The champion of the screen,
But now it’s just a broken cog
Inside a sad machine.

So raise a glass to Big Blue skies,
Now overcast with gray.
The storm is blowing through the tech,
And blowing cash away.

Oregon school districts are implementing significant cost-saving measures due to budget deficits. Declining enrollment and reduced state funding are primary drivers of these financial challenges. Consequently, several districts have resorted to teacher layoffs, school closures, and program alterations. These difficult decisions aim to stabilize finances and ensure the continuity of educational services. District leaders emphasize that student well-being remains the top priority despite these necessary adjustments.

Eugene, Oregon

https://nbc16.com/news/local/oregon-school-districts-cut-costs-amid-budget-deficits-layoffs-and-program-changes

Several school districts in South Jersey are implementing staff layoffs as a result of budget cuts. These reductions will affect various roles, including teachers, custodial staff, and administrative personnel. The changes are taking effect at the start of the new school year. School officials are working to manage the impact of these staffing changes on classroom environments. The Collingswood Public Schools district alone has eliminated 30 positions.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/education/2026/09/04/sj-schools-prepare-for-the-school-year-amongst-layoffs-budget-cuts/91304896007/

This is a friendly PSA now that premium Copilot licenses have been extended to "all associates." Our copilot has access to most of the docs you already have access to (docs, transcripts, notes, emails, etc) + lots of internal/Elevance hosted sites, including Service Now, Pulse, and Confluence. Funny thing is, our IT teams haven't been super savvy in setting up boundaries, and the Claude models are really good at testing boundaries. So, here's what you do:

1. Open Copilot in browser and start a new chat
2. Change the "Auto" setting for model to Claude->Opus (it's version 4.8 in case you're wondering)
3. Make sure Work IQ is on (it should be by default) - that's what tells Copilot to crawl internal info
4. Prompt copilot with "Am I at risk for termination? Check all documents and resources you have access to, as well as internal sites."
5. Enjoy

You might find nothing, but you'd be shocked at the kinds of things SVPs leave lying around on SharePoint sites. I've done this weekly since I got access back in March and while I haven't been at risk, I have found out about tech reorgs, upcoming budget cuts, shadow budgets, and lots of other things that I wouldn't have known without Copilot using Opus. Have fun and be careful out there. Save local copies of docs before you spend time in them so that people don't see you actively snooping.

The University of Texas at Arlington has laid off 49 employees across 14 departments since early June. This action is a result of significant financial strain stemming from decreased international student enrollment, a statewide tuition freeze, and federal funding reductions. The university spokesperson stated these measures are part of long-term sustainability planning to align resources with strategic priorities. While the layoffs are a small percentage of the overall workforce, they reflect the institution's efforts to strengthen financial resilience. These decisions are intended to support teaching, research, and student success while adapting to current economic conditions.

Arlington, Texas

https://www.opencampus.org/2026/04/27/49-uta-employees-have-faced-layoffs-since-june-2025-records-show/

Boulder's proposed 2027 budget includes significant staffing reductions and service modifications due to slowing revenue growth. The city manager's office released a $552.6 million budget with a projected $6.3 million shortfall in the general fund. These financial pressures will lead to 13 employee layoffs and the elimination of 11 vacant positions. Additionally, some city services, like photo radar enforcement and Spruce Pool funding, will be reduced or eliminated. The budget also allocates funds for new initiatives and positions in areas like public safety and climate resilience.

Boulder, Colorado

https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/08/28/boulder-2027-budget-layoffs/

Portland Public Schools is confronting a significant budget shortfall, potentially leading to the consolidation or closure of up to twenty schools. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong stated the district anticipates needing to make up to $65 million in reductions. This comes after a year already marked by budget cuts and staff layoffs. The district will spend the next several months evaluating potential cuts and "right-sizing" its facilities. A draft list of affected schools is expected in November.

Portland, Oregon

https://katu.com/news/local/pps-opens-school-year-at-rosa-parks-elementary-warns-more-cuts-and-closures-ahead-portland-schools-right-sizing-community-teachers-parents-students-local-community

There's going to be waves of people leaving in September when the RTO policy goes into effect, and when Executive Leadership(ELT) realizes the reduction in payroll expenses isn't quite hitting the goals set by TPG, they are going to do mass layoffs. Entire departments will be eliminated if not reduced to a skeleton crew. High cost centers like Product Development will probably see substantial cuts, simply because most of that department live more than 30 miles away from an office, they're not going to cover relocation fees so it's easier to just cut. We are already seeing hiring freezes in PD when long-tenured software engineers left with no backfilling, budget constraints is the excuse given. I estimate that there will be massive RIFs in mid-October through December, then they will probably announce it in January 2027 just like last year.

The Long Beach Unified School District has laid off more than 500 employees to address a significant financial deficit. These cuts include temporary certified staff, federally-funded Head Start program employees, librarians, and various support staff. District employees express deep concern that these layoffs will negatively impact student learning, wellness, and increase the workload for remaining staff. Despite these concerns, the district maintains that core student services will be protected. The decision comes as the district faces a nearly $70 million budget shortfall.

Long Beach, California

https://sigtrib.com/lbusd-laid-off-over-500-employees-teachers-and-staff-are-concerned-about-the-long-term-impact/