Is Prince George’s County Using Other Agencies’ Budgets to Bypass Property Tax Limits?

Prince George’s County is at the center of a legal dispute regarding its budget practices. The county is accused of diverting funds from other agencies to circumvent property tax limits.

The matter is scheduled for a court hearing on September 21. Recently, the county commission presented several arguments supporting its position in a pretrial briefing.

The case highlights ongoing tensions about how local governments manage budgets within the constraints of property tax caps. Both sides are preparing for the upcoming court date.