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Election board hears questions about State Board of Accounts guidance on pay classification; decision tabled
Summary
Board reviewed conflicting guidance between state law, IRS rules and the State Board of Accounts about whether election workers must be on payroll or can be independent contractors; members voted to table further action while seeking clarification.
The St. Joseph County Election Board discussed guidance from the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) suggesting some election workers could be required to be placed on payroll. Board members said state statutes refer to election workers as independent contractors, while IRS rules use different tests to determine employment status.
Election staff said the SBOA guidance — and…
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