Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously on July 23 to adopt a federal procurement policy, a step county staff said is necessary to pursue and manage federal grants and to respond to audit requirements. Administrator Danzel presented the policy and recommended adoption; the board moved, seconded and approved the resolution listed in the meeting as “Resolution 20 20 five‑two 20.”

Danzel told the board the policy is “a fundamental tool for protecting county resources, maximizing funding potential, and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds,” emphasizing that many federal solicitations require a written procurement policy. A commissioner who spoke in favor noted that past audit findings identified gaps in procurement policy, and said having a written federal procurement policy should reduce future audit risks.

The board’s vote was recorded by voice: a motion to approve was made, a second followed, and the chair called for the ayes; the clerk recorded the motion as carried with all commissioners saying “aye.” The adopted policy standardizes procurement procedures for federal funds and will be used when Franklin County applies for or manages federal grants going forward.

What’s next: staff and legal counsel will publish the adopted procurement policy and incorporate it into grant application procedures and internal controls. The county expects improved alignment with state auditor expectations and wider eligibility for federal grant competitions.