Budget

Eugene 4J School District’s director of finance resigned Friday after accusing district leaders of blaming him for a larger than expected deficit earlier this year. Eugene 4J has disputed his claims.

The University of Oregon is offering more details about how it plans to cut $65 million from its budget as it weathers declining out-of-state enrollment and other trends impacting higher education.

Lane County commissioners voted 4-1 to pull from financial reserves for rural sheriff patrols and courthouse upgrades, backing away from a controversial plan to use lodging taxes.

The new Springfield budget, which starts in July, will cut an associate library manager and teen service librarian. The workforce reduction means the library will be closed on Mondays.

The University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a $1.55 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year.

The Springfield City Council unanimously adopted a payroll tax Monday to help stabilize the city’s long-term finances.

The city of Cottage Grove is preparing to make several budget cuts–including to its library–in an effort to close an ongoing structural gap.

Administrators are working on a financial plan to ensure the institution's long-term survival.

Springfield Public Schools says it will need to eliminate nearly 33.5 positions to balance next year's budget. The draft spending plan was released on Friday.

A consultant says the university must make $20 million in cuts to help stabilize its finances. Those could affect JPR.

The board voted to include suspending the college’s criminal justice and health information management programs as part of its plan to save money.

The Lane Community College Board of Education wants more time and public input on proposed program cuts.