Mendocino County is facing a $17 million budget shortfall as it starts planning for next year’s budget. The county anticipates needing $4.2 million in one-time funds to close out the current fiscal year. Various cost-saving ideas are being considered. County staff has been instructed to draft a budget that doesn’t rely on one-time funds to bridge the gap so that supervisors can get a clearer picture of what needs to be done.