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Haskell County excise board delays budget approval after $300 cash-balance discrepancy
Summary
The Haskell County excise board reviewed the proposed fiscal-year 02/2526 budget but delayed final approval after a member said their figures were roughly $300 off and requested clarification from county staff and Mr. Turner; board members proposed a special meeting after reconciling balances.
The Haskell County excise board convened during the commissioners’ meeting to consider the county’s proposed budget for fiscal year 02/2526 but did not finalize approval after concerns about a small discrepancy in the cash-balance figures.
An excise-board member said their quick review showed the budget could be "$300 and something" off and asked to speak with Mr. Turner and county staff to reconcile the cash balances before formal approval. The member said: "I'm within 34 if he doesn't" and asked that staff provide clarification before the board signed the budget. Commissioners discussed the possibility of calling a special meeting once the cash-balance issue had been resolved.
A motion related to taking up the budget was made and seconded, and members discussed proceeding only after staff could confirm the cash figures. One motion to adjourn the excise board was also recorded; during adjournment voting the transcript records at least one 'No' vote by an attendee (Joe Cook).
The excise board’s actions were procedural: members asked staff for clarification and proposed returning in a special session later in the week to approve the budget once the cash-balance question has been addressed. No final budget adoption was recorded during the excise session captured in the transcript.
