Treasurer reports August revenue, sales tax slight dip; ARPA and investment balances noted

Riley County Treasurer Shyla Hager presented the county’s August 2025 revenue report on Sept. 15, reporting the county’s financial position and recent operational changes.

Hager said the general fund closed August with $120,655,304.65 on hand, down approximately $1.7 million compared with the same point last year. The county’s ARPA fund balance was reported at $3,500,000 (rounded) and year‑to‑date ARPA interest was $179,328.54. She reported year‑to‑date investment income of $1,581,550.83 — about 75% of the annual investment income budget — and noted the active checking account APY was 4.42% with certificate‑of‑deposit offers around 4.24%.

August general‑fund revenue for the month was $1,120,009.59, which Hager said was roughly 80% over the monthly budget figure because of timing differences (City/County Highway money posted in August rather than July) and an interest transfer recorded earlier. Year‑to‑date, the county has collected about 86.82% of total budgeted revenues for 2025. Hager reported county general‑fund sales tax retention for June was $181,340.71 (collected in August), roughly 1% under the month’s budget but 2.95% higher year‑to‑date than the same period last year when combining general fund and road and bridge sales taxes.

Operational notes: Hager said the local driver’s‑license office closed the previous week and the state picked up equipment; some items were moved to the full‑service office. She said the county will switch to a new vendor to print tax statements this year and staff are preparing for the upcoming tax season.

Hager also reported that large counties have made motor‑vehicle‑fee funding a top legislative priority this cycle; she said Riley County will coordinate with larger counties if Johnson County signs on to leadership conversations.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions; Hager said staff will keep the board updated on any legislative or vendor developments.