The Cabarrus Compass

The Cabarrus Compass

Early Look at FY 2027 Budget Shows Growing Deficit for Cabarrus County

County leaders warn projected shortfall could reach $13.7 million next fiscal year and balloon to $67 million by 2031 without corrective action.

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Chris Miller
Jan 06, 2026
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The commissioners during their work session Monday. Screenshot via Cabarrus County’s YouTube page.

Cabarrus County commissioners got their first look Monday at the projected fiscal year 2027 budget — and with it, an early warning sign about the county’s financial trajectory.

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