The DeWitt County Board Thursday night put this upcoming fiscal year's budget on file.

Compared to last year, this budget looks much better. That's according to Board Chair David Newberg. He explains this year's budget is balanced and they've been able to restore their cash reserves to about a month and a half.

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Newberg says there is a lot of positive aspects to this year's budget. He indicates there will be no cuts and they plan on reducing the tax rate.

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For the County, a majority of the budget comes from levies. Newberg explains there are several different levies in place, but they also get funds from the state and federal governments.

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Newberg credits the dedication and hard work of the department heads and County Board members. He says their hard work is allowing the County to "get the fiscal house back in order".

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Newberg believes the budget for this year that is now on file was one of several positive happenings at the latest County Board meeting. He feels the meeting last Thursday was as good of a meeting as they have had under the new Board.