During the recent Grand County Commission meeting, citizen Matt Hancock addressed ongoing concerns regarding the county's financial management and compliance issues. Speaking for the first time in a year, Hancock expressed relief that the county is making progress in resolving audit issues but voiced disappointment over the lengthy process that led to this point.

Hancock highlighted the extensive state audit, multiple legislative hearings, and the freezing of the county's tax revenues as significant setbacks. He criticized the county's leadership for not acknowledging earlier that there were serious problems that needed addressing, suggesting that a proactive approach could have prevented the current situation. He described the county's financial mismanagement, which includes millions of dollars in reporting misstatements and budget misappropriations, as a troubling mark on its record.

Despite his criticisms, Hancock acknowledged the efforts being made to come into compliance and thanked the state auditors for their role in highlighting the county's failures. The meeting then transitioned to a virtual format, but no comments were received from participants on Zoom. The commission proceeded to standard disclosures from its members, indicating a shift towards addressing the agenda at hand.