The temporary spending authorization, known as a continuing resolution, is the second stopgap measure enacted to keep state government running since the new fiscal year began on July 1. House and Senate leaders say they still don’t agree on how much the state should spend in the coming year – or how to spend it.
The delay spells confusion for public schools across the state, which will open their doors before they learn how much state funding they’ll have for the new school year.
“We’re flying by the seat of our pants right now,” said Steve Curtis, finance officer for Pamlico County Schools. “We’d love to have a budget.”
