Forsyth County staff warn FY25 shortfall eroded reserves; propose fund‑balance policy to protect bond rating County finance staff reported FY25 recurring revenues fell short of recurring expenditures by $29.2 million, a gap largely covered by one‑time transfers and reserves. They proposed a fund‑balance policy targeting 35% unrestricted reserves and 15–20% unassigned to stabilize ratings and guide FY27 planning.

Forsyth County faces a staggering $29.2 million shortfall in fiscal year 2025, risking its financial stability and prompting urgent calls for a new fund-balance policy.

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Trends in reserve management 2025: survey results - Central Banking Insights on strategies in anticipation of tariffs, interest rate divergence and geopolitical risk, FX diversification and de-dollarisation, as well as bitcoin

Central Banking conducted its annual survey of reserve managers in May: www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...

77% of reserve managers believe de-dollarisation is increasing gradually, with emerging economies seeking alternatives.

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