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Yamhill County commissioners debate formal policy, agree to greater transparency for expense reports
Summary
At a Feb. 6 work session, commissioners discussed formalizing rules for expense reimbursements after past abuses were cited, agreed to increase transparency by sharing expense reports with the board and to revisit caps during budget deliberations.
On Feb. 6, the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners discussed whether to formalize rules for commissioners' expense reimbursements, with a consensus reached to increase transparency and staff directed to share expense reports with the board when they are submitted.
Commissioner Starett opened the work-session item by recounting past instances in which some commissioners had submitted expense claims the board now views as excessive. “I just want to make sure we all were up to speed on what the expectations, limitations, some of the guidelines, and then perhaps we might want to put something formalize it, memorialize it into a policy,” Commissioner Starett said, describing how previous boards had largely paid expenses out of pocket and saying the current discussion should determine whether to codify limits and review steps.
County Counsel Christian explained the current administrative practice. “Under the existing policy … I'm the…
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