Some people choose to be fiscally conservative because, during hard times, it gives them a cushion so they do not have to take advantage of those who have been more fiscally conservative. Henderson County reports its budget is in good shape. It is holding a strong fund balance (24% of the operating budget), from which it can make healthy drawdowns over the next five years and still function well. Henderson County’s spending is down 5.39% from FY 2007-08.