Clay County says OpenAI billing issue resolved; 54 staff now using ChatGPT in controlled workspace

Sep 8, 2026

County IT briefed commissioners that an OpenAI billing problem was resolved and that 54 employees are using ChatGPT in a county-managed workspace, with staff reporting productivity savings and training and governance in place.

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Mark Sloan updated the board that a recent billing problem with OpenAI was resolved and described how Clay County is using ChatGPT in a managed environment. Sloan said the county has adopted an AI policy, conducts monthly user-group meetings, and limits access by department heads.

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