Proposed Budget
The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) is dedicated to providing quality water and sewer services to the residents and businesses of South Granville County.
Budget Background
The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) annual budget was approved by SGWASA’s 7-member Board of Directors at a public meeting. The budget provides the financial plan to implement SGWASA’s necessary programs, projects and work plan for the fiscal year. SGWASA’s fiscal year is from July 1st through June 30th.
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Role of the Budget
SGWASA’s budget serves as the primary tool in allocating financial resources to programs and services. The budget can serve as a policy making tool, a management tool, a financial tool, and a communication tool. Like other public utilities, SGWASA must balance its resources and programs to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve, a fluctuating economy, and adherence to state and federal water quality rules and regulations.
Budgeting is essentially the process of allocating scarce resources to fund services and projects benefiting the customers within our service area.
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FY24-25 Adopted Budget
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FY25-26 Budget Message from Executive Director
The proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 is carefully designed to ensure it is balanced, meets the organization's debt obligations, and supports the annual operations of SGWASA’s utility systems. Notably, the budget does not include a rate increase.
Unlike the budgets of the two previous fiscal years, the FY25-26 Budget proposes the use of $1.33 million from the fund balance to address expenses associated with various programs, such as the pay and job classification study, the pay period adjustment, and several capital equipment purchases. The decision to use fund balance stems primarily from increased revenue received from interest income during FY24-25. The additional revenue provided by the interest income has created a unique opportunity for SGWASA to address a several year backlog of requests from department managers for equipment purchases that will enhance service programs and improve efficiencies across the utility.
Regarding staffing, the proposed FY25-26 Budget includes the addition of three new full-time positions. One position is a utility field inspector to manage inspection duties for residential and commercial developments on the rise. The other two positions are entry-level utility operators who will be dedicated to water distribution system maintenance activities, including valve and hydrant maintenance, hydrant flow testing, hydrant flushing, and hydrant painting. These two additional positions will enable SGWASA to establish a comprehensive hydrant and valve maintenance program.
Furthermore, the position of Utility Engineer/Operations Manager will remain on the organizational chart but will not be funded in FY25-26. This decision reflects challenges experienced over the past 18 months in filling the vacant position. A re-evaluation of funding for this position is planned for the FY26-27 Budget. ​
In conclusion, the proposed FY25-26 Budget exemplifies SGWASA’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and operational excellence. By leveraging increased revenues and strategically utilizing the fund balance, this budget addresses critical staffing needs, infrastructure improvements, and equipment enhancements without increasing rates for customers. It positions SGWASA to sustain and improve service delivery while planning proactively for future challenges.
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Thank you for your continued support and dedication to SGWASA’s mission in Providing quality water and sanitary sewer services to our customers in an efficient, sustainable, and environmentally conscious manner.
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Respectfully,
Scott N.Schroyer
Scott N. Schroyer, Executive Director
