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Memorandum <br />Orange County Commissioners <br />June 16, 19.81 <br />Page 3 <br />The county receives substantial funds from the federal government and <br />the state of North Carolina. The Chamber endorses your request that <br />the hudget show this information by department, especially in the <br />social services and health-departments, where most of these funds are <br />"passed through." With these sources of outside funds identified, the <br />need for local funding can be more clearly identified. While the county <br />is the recipient of state funds, it is also required to conform to state <br />standards. State funding, however, is often inadequate, and the <br />difference has to be made up from county revenues. <br />We also note with approval the effort of some department heads to <br />offset expenditures by charging fees for certain services. This <br />practice should be encouraged wherever it is consistent with county <br />and state regulations. <br />In summary, we congratulate the-Commissioners on their display of <br />strong personal interest in all aspects of the budget process. We <br />thank you for the courtesies you and your department heads have <br />accorded our committee. We plan to continue to study and review the <br />county budget and financial operations, and, as a result, may be able <br />to be of service to you. <br />