Oakland County Executive David Coulter
Oakland County has long prided itself on its strong fiscal foundation. But as local units of government face unprecedented and unknown fallout from the coronavirus crisis, even Oakland is in hunker-down mode.
County Executive David Coulter
County Executive David Coulter is ordering budget cuts as the county considers how and when to reopen government offices.
County Executive David Coulter told the seven-member Emergency Operations and Oversight Committee to expect additional costs after commissioners approved $16.5 million in emergency funds to buy PPEs and COVID-19 tests.
While the budget isn't due until July, Coulter asks for:
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A hiring freeze (approved by the board)
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$3 million in cuts in discretionary capital improvement projects
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A ban on out-of-state travel
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Renegotiation of service vendor contracts
