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Didn't wrap a traditional wrap up on the budget, but did write a couple of pieces related. First, a look at unassigned fund balances and rounding errors and how that can affect a struggling non-profit.

tampamonitor.comTwo Percent of What?Council was told the extra reserve held for Amendment 3 is 2%, or $13.5 million. The city’s own numbers put it at 1.8 points. Two points would be $15.4 million.

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Second, ok, so I think things are broken? What's my solution? Here's one:

tampamonitor.comThe Tampa City Council Budget Process is Still Broken…Here’s One Fix I’d RecommendCouncil didn’t amend the FY27 budget. It made a wish list and shook on it. Here’s a process that would put amendments in writing, with a funding source, before the final vote.