Faulkner County’s Quorum Court on an administrative agenda Tuesday approved three ordinances to reconcile and amend the county’s 2024 budget carryovers and appropriations.

The court enacted Ordinance 25-08, an administrative cleanup of 2024 line items; Ordinance 25-09, an appropriation to amend and supplement Ordinance 24-52 (dated Nov. 20, 2024) including funding for assessor improvements, a district court training grant and a $5,000 county clerk reprogramming expense; and Ordinance 25-10, which sets amended carryover amounts based on the December 31, 2024 balances and period‑13 expenses. County staff said these actions do not create new, ongoing appropriations for 2024 but align line items with actual year-end balances and expenses.

The treasurer presented the February revenue report, noting county general receipts are slightly above 2024 levels while expenses currently exceed revenues because of timing; sales tax receipts for February were reported at $1,422,929.49, 2.47% higher than February 2024 but the year-to-date remains down about 11.64% because of an anomalous January 2024. Staff told the court the annual tax books open in March and revenue posting will improve in April.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 25-08: Appropriation cleanup for 2024 — Passed (roll call recorded).
- Ordinance 25-09: Appropriation to amend and supplement Ordinance 24-52 (includes assessor improvements, district court training grant, county clerk reprogramming) — Passed (motion carried; roll call recorded).
- Ordinance 25-10: Set amended carryover amounts based on December 31, 2024 balances and period‑13 expenses — Passed (roll call recorded).

Court members asked few substantive questions and accepted staff summaries before voting. The treasurer and budget staff explained that some carryover figures exceeded earlier estimates because they reflect actual year‑end balances rather than mid‑process estimates.

The court’s actions are procedural adjustments to the county’s fiscal records; staff said the changes will be reflected in the next published budget book.