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Commissioner flags purchasing irregularities as board approves large list of purchase orders
Summary
Commissioner Ruth Bingham read aloud multiple purchase orders she said were improperly processed; despite those concerns, the board approved a consolidated set of purchase orders and authorized payment for a long list of vendors across county departments.
Commissioner Ruth Bingham told the board she had read aloud purchase orders that were "being done incorrect," noting that several items listed the note "Procedures Were Not Followed." The items Bingham highlighted included purchase orders tied to the sheriff's office and district operations with vendors such as Shellback Tactical LLC, Jay's Jewelry and Grafik Apparel LLC among others.
Despite the procedural concerns raised, the board voted to approve the compiled purchase orders and to authorize payment for numerous vendors across county departments. The approval covered items paid from various funds for services, supplies, vehicle upfits, repairs, travel, uniforms and road materials. Several motions on the consent agenda were seconded and carried by majority or unanimous votes depending on the item; where recorded, approvals carried the votes of Commissioners Bray, Davis and Bingham.
Commissioner Davis had earlier moved approval of Blanket Purchase Orders #260642'1. No specific corrective action or timeline for reviewing the flagged procurement procedures was recorded in the public minutes.
The minutes note that more detailed information is available in the meeting recording and from the County Clerk's Office.
