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Wayne County committee approves appointment of Elizabeth "Betsy" Laughlin as deputy CFO for Management & Budget
Summary
The committee advanced the appointment of Elizabeth (Betsy) Laughlin to deputy chief financial officer for Management & Budget. Staff described Laughlin as a CPA with nearly 18 years of finance experience and prior experience working with FEMA and government agencies.
The Wayne County commission committee approved a recommendation to appoint Elizabeth Laughlin (who uses the name Betsy Laughlin) as deputy chief financial officer for the Department of Management & Budget.
Janet Colsar, chief of staff for Management & Budget, introduced Laughlin and summarized her background: nearly 18 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, internal controls and project management, including roughly 12 years supporting government agencies. Laughlin told the committee she is a Michigan-certified CPA and said she has worked closely with FEMA in prior roles.
Commissioners asked brief procedural questions and then moved the appointment. Commissioner Rekke moved and Commissioner Anderson supported the motion to advance the appointment to the full board; the committee voted and the motion carried.
Ending: The committee approved recommending Laughlin’s appointment to the full board for final action.
