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Council questions $9.9 million transfer to Gracedale Nursing Home after audit
Summary
County auditors' consolidated financial report shows a $9.9 million general-fund transfer to Gracedale Nursing Home to cover operating deficits. Council members said the transfer was not approved by council and pressed administration for accountability and documentation.
Northampton County Council members pressed county finance staff on July 9 after the county—s annual consolidated financial report showed a $9.9 million general-fund transfer to Gracedale Nursing Home to cover operating shortfalls.
The transfer appeared in the audited financial statements after earlier unaudited reports showed an $8.55 million movement into the Gracedale fund; later audit notes increased the total to $9.9 million. Council members said the transfer did not come before council and asked how the county—s unassigned general-fund balance was used to cover the shortfall.
The concern centers on process and budget authority: council members said budget control resides with council and that…
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