LaSalle County finance committee reviews year-end fund status, audit findings and grant tracking

Bridal, chair of the LaSalle County Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. in Room 250 and the committee reviewed year‑end fund status, audit findings for the county's self‑insurance trust, outstanding grant reimbursements and several routine payments.

The committee heard that the county is closing its 2024 books and preparing for auditors who are scheduled to be on site next week. Bridal said the American Rescue Plan allocations are essentially exhausted: "We spent all but 8¢. We have to send a check to the federal government for 8¢," and thanked the committee for its work on distributing about $21 million in ARP funds over the past four years.

Finance staff reported a year‑end budget status for the general fund showing total use/expenses at about 100.60% of budget for 2024, and said staff…