Barnstable County Finance Director Carol Coppola has presented a ten-year fiscal forecast to the Board of Regional Commissioners.
The report highlights challenges shared by local governments including rising personnel costs, growing health-insurance and pension obligations, and funding long-term capital projects.
The report also projects revenue and expenditures for the next ten years, underscoring the importance of sound fiscal planning and resource management.
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