Blair County commissioners approve ‘Budget Impasse Policy’ in case of another state funding delay

Blair County commissioners approved a 'Budget Impasse Policy' to manage spending during potential state budget delays, which have occurred six times in the past decade. The policy outlines six phases of spending restrictions, starting with halting payments for Children, Youth and Families and Social Services, followed by travel reimbursements and hiring freezes, with furloughs as a last resort.