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Supervisors approve county and payroll claims; question raised about $4,575 indigent fee
Summary
The board approved county claims and payroll. During claims discussion supervisors noted a $4,575 indigent fee the county paid to a law firm under a judge’s order and asked for documentation and the judge’s rationale; the payment was recorded to social services.
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors approved county claims and payroll during the meeting.
During discussion of claims, supervisors flagged an “indigent fee” of $4,575 that had been ordered by a judge and paid to Jensen (Sorenson/Jensen noted in the paperwork) Law Firm. Board members said they had not previously seen an item of that size and asked for the underlying bill and the judge’s rationale. Staff confirmed the county paid the fee and that the cost is being handled through the social services budget.
A motion to approve county claims was made by Supervisor Derby and seconded by Supervisor Genswold; the board approved by voice vote. A separate motion to approve payroll claims was made and seconded, and the board approved payroll. Supervisors asked staff to provide documentation on the indigent fee and to report back with details on who the payment was ordered to and the legal basis for the payment.
No further action on the indigent fee was taken at the meeting beyond the request for documentation.
