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Post Audit: Three counties spent $28.8M in 2024 on state-mandated services; county officials say they still need local flexibility
Summary
The Legislative Post Audit Committee heard a report showing three Kansas counties spent an estimated $28.8 million in fiscal 2024 on three state-required services, with roughly $9.7 million in offsets; county officials said many of the fees collected are remitted to the state and asked for local flexibility to address service demands.
The Legislative Post Audit Committee heard a review of county costs on duties the state requires local governments to perform, including criminal prosecution, motor vehicle registration and ad valorem tax collection.
Auditors told the committee they "estimate the 3 counties we reviewed spent $28,800,000 providing a selection of 3 services in fiscal year 24," and that those costs were partially offset by "$9,700,000 in state, federal, and user fee funding," according to Andy, the audit presenter.
The audit examined three services in detail and three counties (Johnson, Gove and Labette). For criminal prosecution the three counties spent an estimated $17,300,000 in 2024; motor vehicle registration costs were about $8,300,000; and ad valorem tax collection…
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