Planning is underway for Linn County’s fiscal year 2021 budget. The budget will be developed over the next two and a half months during a series of more than 20 public meetings between the Linn County Board of Supervisors, other Linn County elected officials, and department heads.
Linn County will hold its annual Public Budget Forum Tuesday, November 19 at 5 p.m. at the Linn County Public Service Center, 935 Second St. SW in Cedar Rapids. Residents are invited to attend the public forum to address the Board of Supervisors and provide comment on the development of Linn County’s fiscal year 2021 budget.
The meeting dates and times for all budget meetings will be posted on the Agendas & Minutes section of Linn County’s website 24 hours in advance of the meetings.
A budget calendar for the entire FY21 budget process (PDF) is available on the Linn County website. However, the dates are subject to change so please check the Agendas & Minutes section on Linn County’s website 24 hours in advance for the most up-to-date information or sign-up to receive email and/or text notification of Board of Supervisors meetings and agendas at LinnCounty.org/NotifyMe.
Fiscal year 2021 begins July 1, 2020 and ends June 30, 2021.
Linn County has successfully maintained its Aaa bond rating and has received the following awards from the Government Finance Officers Association for consistently exercising sound fiscal management and reporting:
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – 30 consecutive years
- Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - 23 consecutive years
- Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting - 21 consecutive years.