FY2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2026 Proposed Budget Fund Budgets

Voice Services

Voice Services Voice Services is an internal service fund that manages, monitors, analyzes, procures, implements and upgrades the entire telecommunications network embracing multiple jurisdictions: Frederick County Government, Frederick City Government, State of Maryland agencies located within Frederick County and several fire and rescue companies. The telecommunications network is also integrated with the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) telecommunications network. Examples of services include: dial tone, voice mail, video, paging, cell phones, and switchboard. Presented for informational purposes only and is not adopted by the County Council. Budget Highlights The FY26 budget is higher than the FY25 Adopted Budget with a 7.6% increase. The increase is due an increase in computer license/maintenance services, equipment depreciation and personnel costs. An independent study of salary and benefits was conducted. As a result, the budget reflects a several year phase in to adjust the salaries of certain positions to reflect current market rates, as well as adjustments to salary scales, position titles, and classifications. Changes in salaries and benefits based on contracts, individual benefit elections, tax laws, etc., are also included.

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