Central staff warn of an expanding 2027 general fund deficit; underspend assumptions and jumpstart fund volatility highlighted Central staff delivered a detailed general fund health check, showing a growing projected deficit in 2027 and flagging reliance on underspend assumptions and volatility in payroll‑expense (jumpstart) forecasts as key risks to sustainability.

Seattle's financial outlook is taking a turn for the worse, with a growing deficit projected for 2027 that raises serious sustainability concerns.

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