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Coroner's recurring autopsy cost, GPS monitoring and collections draw scrutiny
Summary
Commissioners approved coroner operating numbers but asked for the autopsy contract and historical claims after the coroner cited an apparent recurring arrangement near $192,000. Community corrections requested $210,000 in PSLIT for GPS monitoring; judges and commissioners agreed to new collection reporting to address unpaid balances.
At the July 14 LaPorte County budget hearing the coroner told commissioners the county currently operates with a recurring autopsy arrangement and requested operating funds to cover the service. The coroner and commissioners discussed a figure presented in the meeting (~$192,000) and the commissioners asked the coroner and auditor to provide the underlying contract and a historical claims file before agreeing to any larger or additional appropriation.
Separately, community corrections presented a PSLIT request of about $210,000 to support GPS monitoring leases. Commissioners and the director described a renewed effort to improve collections: judges will receive monthly sheets indicating outstanding balances so the court can address repeat offenders’ unpaid obligations in a more systematic way.
Commissioners approved the requested 200/300 accounts for community corrections and held some PSLIT items for follow‑up, asking staff to reconcile project income and grant allocations. The board emphasized transparency and documentation for recurring, high‑value contracts before final budget adoption.
