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2 <br /> FY2026-27 Operating Budget Introduction <br /> FY2026-27 Operating Budget Priorities <br /> 1. Minimize Tax Rate Increase 4. Maximize Efficiencies in County Operations and <br /> Underscore Cost Recovery while Preserving Core <br /> Services <br /> 2. Prioritize Public Safety and Social Safety Net <br /> Direct Services <br /> 5. Modestly Invest in the Employee Compensation <br /> s. Support School Current Expense and Pay-Go Package <br /> Funding Amid Declining Enrollment <br /> 6. Align any New Budget Investments with Strategic <br /> Plan Goals <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 2 N©RTH CAROLINA <br />