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Treasurer reports 605 system problems, rising delinquencies and wins commission approval to advertise a full-time position

Lawrence County Commission · June 24, 2025
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Treasurer Deb reported increased delinquent-tax balances and operational backlog after a county '605' system conversion, detailing overtime payments and a large processing queue; the commission authorized advertising for a full-time hire and reauthorized tax-certificate sales starting June 1.

Lawrence County Treasurer Deb reported to the commission that the county’s recent conversion to the statewide '605' system has resulted in processing delays, data errors and a backlog of titles and registrations that is stressing staff. “We're back up to $417,000 in delinquent taxes again,” she said while summarizing delinquencies spanning multiple years, and added that the office has paid…

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