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The county's seven-year worksheet, presented to commissioners, compares unencumbered cash to multi-year averages and monthly needs. The presenter said that during the 2025 budget the county estimated a carryover of $3,200,000 but actual carryover at the end of the year was $2,600,000, leaving about $600,000 less than anticipated. The presenter used the general fund as an example, saying the current balance for the general fund was about $2,800,000 while a six-month operating target would be about $3,700,000, leaving a shortfall of roughly $842,000 in that fund relative to a six-month reserve benchmark.

The presenter said the worksheet is intended to show where operating funds are concentrated and to flag funds that may be at risk if revenues remain flat; the presenter also noted staffing shortages in some departments can make current balances appear higher because unspent payroll lines are still included in budgets.

Separately, Kelsey presented a budget request for fiscal year 2026 totaling an increase of $17,800 over what was approved in the 2025 budget. Kelsey said the bulk of the request is for indigent services and court-appointed attorneys. The office is asking for a 10% increase in the indigent defense line, about $11,900, to move payments closer to a target the judge has indicated of roughly $400 per case. Kelsey said the county appoints roughly 300 to 350 cases a year under the current system and that neighboring counties have shifted from a panel-payment system to hourly pay in recent years.

Kelsey also requested increases for conflict appointments and psychological evaluations; the presenter said psychological evaluations this year have ranged from about $710 to $3,100 each and requested a $3,500 increase in that line. Additional smaller increases were requested for education and training ($500), equipment rental ($1,400) and repair and maintenance ($500). Kelsey said some lease agreements will not come up for renewal until after this budgeting process but the office expects costs to rise.

Commissioners did not take a final vote on the 2026 budget at the meeting; staff said the worksheet and the departmental requests will inform upcoming budget discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 5-27-25","oneSentenceSummary","County finance staff told the commission May 27 that the county began the 2025 budget year with roughly $600,000 less carryover than estimated; Kelsey requested a $17,800 budget increase for next year, largely to raise court-appointed attorney payments and cover conflict appointments and psychological evaluations.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531666,"Osage County approves $1,984 computer purchase and accepts staff resignation",511,729000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3515357-ffc56db5d6eb38e29106dbd49bb086b9&start=729&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3515357-ffc56db5d6eb38e29106dbd49bb086b9/thumbnail_729000.jpg","/articles/6531666/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-approves-1984-computer-purchase-and-accepts-staff-resignation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531666-51de9b58b61cc77363bad30e67328b7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775406786&Signature=C272XMVLEnDpALB~mzHaZHwfyaMq3NvLDH~yvdqMqL9ZpEgl00epRhe68p86zXXxPaMJP0yDjMqdW4PEA8NJs6ihLR-M8pHSFTqB3N3l3dJm71DCuKUnP9mPMqzqPet8JCs1ilvc8fbTU5dUGCBWTIbflxOWCp6F1rov1Y8N-J22JUipM-qkf-HlHMAcGkb45SLuYx1TNKluav1jLYrAy2IMS0tEtZ8p5TBfx-fA6aMslxoxGbqovaS0gt9754v2kt7diANOzukBnAAghoAo59MsTMQLE1Hrh~Cw7gw9cG3QXt7GxdzqYgEtKskQNR2JzE0yW3Y4CRQDyW4t2rYseg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osage County Commission on May 27 approved a purchase order for an HP Pro computer for the county Noxious Weed program and accepted a staff resignation from the treasurer's office.

The commission voted to approve purchase order 04/1996 to Century Business Technologies for an HP Pro computer and related items at a cost of $1,984.23. The item was charged to the Noxious Weed commodities line item, identified in the discussion as fund code 137-00-5300. Commissioners discussed that the department's primary computer appeared to be about 20 years old and that peripherals and remote-access considerations were part of the procurement conversation.

Commissioners also moved to approve a payroll action form from the treasurer's office that records the resignation of Stephanie Green, effective May 27, 2025. The motion to accept the resignation was made and seconded during the meeting and approved by voice vote.

Both items were presented and voted on during routine business with limited discussion. County staff noted that remote access and internet connectivity for some off-site departments may require follow-up work to ensure the new equipment functions with the county's remote access configuration.

The actions have no additional conditions noted in the meeting minutes and were recorded as approved by the commission.","At its May 27, 2025 meeting the Osage County Commission approved a $1,984.23 purchase order for a computer for the Noxious Weed department and approved a payroll action accepting the resignation of Stephanie Green, effective May 27, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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Osage County staff report $600,000 carryover shortfall; indigent defense budget seeks $17,800 increase

Osage County approves $1,984 computer purchase and accepts staff resignation