Montcalm County's board approved an updated expenditure policy and five warrant reports at its Dec. 15 meeting.

Vice Chairman Peterson summarized auditor feedback and introduced proposed updates to the Montcalm County expenditure policy and procedures to address electronic payments, saying auditors "wanted us to address use of electronic payments that was glossed over but is now addressed." He moved to approve the policy as presented; the motion passed by voice vote.

The board also accepted five warrant reports listed in the packet with the following amounts: $1,044,318.85 (11262025), $69,389.14 (12042025), $815,939.37 (12052025), $323,850.58 (12112025) and $583,074.93 (12152025), for a grand total of $2,836,572.87. The controller confirmed the totals and the board voted to accept the reports and allow for appropriate signatures.

Why it matters: the expenditure-policy changes respond to auditor concerns and update county controls for electronic payments. The warrant approvals authorize payment for county obligations and reflect the county's near-term cash outlays.

Next steps: Controller Brenda will process signatures and incorporate policy changes into county financial procedures.