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Public commenters and commissioners spar over county finances and alleged surplus
Summary
During public comment at the Jan. 28 meeting, residents raised concerns about large balances in county accounts, transfers of ARPA funds and perceived budgetary excess; commissioners and the comptroller responded, saying carryovers and pass-throughs do not represent a surplus and that a budget shortfall remains.
Two residents used the public comment period at the Jan. 28 Clearfield County commissioners meeting to question how the county is holding and spending public funds, and to urge spending cuts or transparency.
Tony Yankovich, who identified himself as a frequent attendee, presented a handout with account balances and said several county bank accounts ended 2024 with materially larger balances than at the end of 2023. He raised transfers of American Rescue…
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