# Elkins City Council FY 2027 budget surplus allocation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elkins-city-council-fy-2027-budget-surplus-allocation
> Updated: 2026-08-01T04:56:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the Elkins City Council approved a fiscal‑year 2027 budget revision that moved $531,594 from unspent FY 2026 surplus funds into the new budget, joining a previously estimated $686,183 carry‑over for a total of $1,217,777. The revision earmarked money for health‑insurance cost increases for the Treasurer’s Office and Custodial Services, a $16,000 part‑time court clerk position in the Police Judge’s Office, and $50,000 for city‑hall capital outlays, with the remaining $445,594 placed in a contingency fund pending final approval by the West Virginia State Auditor.

A week later, the council detailed how the surplus would be allocated within the FY 2027 General Fund, which had been approved in March at $7,139,554 (an 8 % increase over the prior year). Specific allocations included $10,000 for health‑insurance costs in the Treasurer’s Office, $16,000 for the new court clerk, $10,000 for Custodial Services health‑insurance, and $50,000 for city‑hall equipment and contracted services. The $445,594 contingency reserve could later be moved to a Financial Stabilization Account. The council also thanked community groups for aid to neighboring counties, announced water‑technician hires, offered free reflective address decals, urged enrollment in emergency text alerts, and reminded residents of proper waste‑drop‑off procedures.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: City of Elkins reallocates $1.2M surplus to FY 2027 budget and contingency fund

Elkins City Council reallocated $500K+ of a $1.2M surplus to FY 2027 budget items and a $445K contingency fund, while also promoting community aid, hiring, and safety initiatives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/city-of-elkins-reallocates-12m-surplus-to-fy-2027-budget-and-contingency-fund

### 2026-07-22: Elkins City Council Approves $1.2 Million FY 2027 Budget Revision

Elkins City Council reallocated $1.2 M in surplus to cover insurance hikes, a new clerk, capital needs and a contingency fund for FY 2027, pending state auditor sign‑off.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elkins-city-council-approves-12-million-fy-2027-budget-revision

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Cite as: Elkins City Council FY 2027 budget surplus allocation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/elkins-city-council-fy-2027-budget-surplus-allocation