Bradley County finance committee tells departments to include carryover PO amounts in 2026–27 budget requests after six‑month cutoff After the county shortened the purchase‑order closure window from 12 months to six months following state‑auditor guidance, Bradley County finance committee members advised department heads to add previously tied‑up amounts to 2026–27 budget requests rather than rely on fund‑balance rollovers.

Bradley County is shaking up its budgeting process by cutting the purchase order closure window in half, compelling departments to rethink their financial strategies for the upcoming fiscal year.

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