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Treasurer proposes switch to Washington Federal, overhaul of county credit‑card and travel policies
Summary
County treasurer Pam Johnson proposed moving county purchasing cards from FirstBank to Washington Federal, suggested updates to the credit‑card and travel policies and recommended requiring cardholders to sign acknowledgements; commissioners discussed credit limits and oversight.
Pam Johnson, Okanogan County treasurer, told the finance committee she is proposing the county switch its purchasing credit‑card account from FirstBank to Washington Federal, where the county already maintains accounts.
Johnson said Washington Federal offers three practical payment options, a local branch that could accept in‑person payments in Omak and user interfaces she judged easier for cardholders. She also said the bank offers a one‑time branding option to print cards with the county logo. Johnson told commissioners the county must give the current bank a 90‑day notice if it decides to change by Oct. 1.
On policy, Johnson…
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