Board adopts revision to Purchasing Policy clarifying prepaid check authority

Mar 10, 2026

The board adopted revisions to the Purchasing Policy (Prepaid Check Writing Procedure 300-2B) to clarify which funds and expenditures qualify for prepaid checks, including certain Fund 101 and Fund 280 expenditures; adoption was by roll call vote, 7-0.

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Administrator Jeff Lawson presented proposed revisions to the Purchasing Policy, specifically the Prepaid Check Writing Procedure 300-2B. The changes clarify which types of expenditures may be processed as prepaid checks. Examples in the record include: under Fund 101 (General Fund) certain items approved by the board such as body camera/taser lease agreements, bulletproof vest purchases, vehicle purchases and health insurance monthly premiums (previously tracked under Fund 701); and under Fund 280 (CCE 911) vehicle purchases approved by the board.

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