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House committee hears bill letting remote state offices delay small cash deposits to every 14 days
Summary
Sen. Wendy McCamey carried SB9, a Department of Administration request allowing remote state offices to deposit small cash amounts (cash-only ≤ $200 and combined cash/checks ≤ $750) every 14 days rather than weekly; agency financial officers said the change reduces travel and administrative burden while internal controls remain in place.
Sen. Wendy McCamey told the committee that Senate Bill 9, requested by the Department of Administration, would allow certain state agencies and remote field offices to deposit small cash collections every 14 days rather than weekly. The sponsor said the measure is an efficiency change and urged a do-pass recommendation.
Misty Ann Giles, director of the Department of Administration, said the change helps rural offices that now often drive 30 to 90 minutes to reach a bank for small deposits. Jennifer Thompson, the state accountant, explained internal controls remain a priority and that the 14-day schedule minimizes the time cash is held on site. Agency finance officers from DNRC and Fish, Wildlife & Parks described examples of very remote offices and "iron ranger" collection boxes where the change would reduce mileage and staff time.
Committee members questioned why 14 days was chosen rather than a longer interval; witnesses said the shorter interval balances reduced travel with concerns about holding cash on site. The sponsor recommended keeping the 14-day window. The hearing record shows broad agency support and no recorded committee vote in the transcript.
Next steps: Hearing closed; committee did not record final action on SB9 in the transcript.
