Henry County audit update outlines FY25 finances and new public-safety appropriations

Henry County officials reported in an FY25 audit update that the county ended the fiscal year with a $150.4 million net position, with roughly one-third tied to long-term assets and the remainder available for operational flexibility. The report was presented to the Board of Supervisors in the county's posted update and paired with additional board actions.

Beyond the headline numbers, county leaders highlighted near-term service implications: an additional $66,968 appropriation for school security officers at Bassett and Magna Vista high schools, a $35,000 appropriation for a breathing-apparatus cleaning system, and a $914,181 contract award to update the emergency services radio system.

For Martinsville and Henry County residents, this is more than a retrospective accounting note. The combined actions indicate how financial capacity is being translated into school safety and first-responder operations during the current budget cycle.

County disclosures also showed actual expenditures finishing below final budget levels because large projects remained incomplete as of June 30, a detail that can shape how quickly current-year capital and service timelines move from authorization into execution.

Source: Reporting based on Henry County NewsFlash home category item "New Audit Affirms Strong Financial Position for County in FY25" posted January 6, 2026, including board action details, Henry County NewsFlash (Home).