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Stephenson County finance panel approves prioritized payments for nursing‑center claims, endorses $1.275 million levy advance
Summary
The Stephenson County Finance Committee approved a prioritized payment plan for outstanding nursing-center vendor claims and recommended using a $1,275,000 levy advance to cover the top-priority bills on Jan. 1, while holding CMS-related funds aside pending a federal determination.
The Stephenson County Finance Committee on Dec. 15 voted to approve a prioritized schedule for outstanding vendor claims tied to the county‑owned nursing center and recommended using a $1,275,000 levy advance to start paying the highest‑priority bills on Jan. 1.
Committee members and staff discussed a color-coded prioritization spreadsheet and a plan that would pay top-tier claims first, then other vendors as funds allow. Committee members asked staff to seek waivers or reductions of interest and late fees where possible. Committee Chair said the effort is intended to get liabilities “off the books” and reduce…
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