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Commissioners express concern over large, unbudgeted sheriff’s office payouts; direct staff to draft policy

3096297 · April 23, 2025
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Summary

During the April 22 meeting commissioners discussed two large, unbudgeted payouts to sheriff’s office employees tied to accrued vacation and unused sick time and directed county administration to develop guidance to avoid future budget impacts.

Lorain County commissioners said they will work on a formal policy after approving transfers that included departmental reimbursement for vacation and unused sick time for two sheriff’s office employees, payments the board described as unbudgeted and significant for the current fiscal year.

During discussion the commissioners noted the payouts—described in the meeting as roughly $79,000 to $80,000 in…

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