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Finance report: projected year-end deficit and December food bank and benefit figures
Summary
Finance staff said the department is projecting a year-end deficit (amount pending) and reported December food bank served 311 households (about 703 people, 41% seniors); staff also summarized 2025 benefit totals and child support collections.
Finance staff told the board the department is projecting a fiscal-year deficit but that final program revenues and year-end expenses remain incomplete. Staff said the department will finalize the closing numbers once late invoices arrive.
December food bank activity included 311 households served (about 703 people) and donors provided about 22 deer through a holiday drive. Staff also reported 2025 food-share benefits totaling $22,962,000 and described child-support performance: $11,619,000 collected for the year (including $260,000 in arrears), with several performance percentages reported (establishment 93.5%, current support 82.07%, paternity establishment 97.05%, arrears collection 68.56%).
Board members asked clarifying questions about voucher line items, including a $635 plumbing charge categorized under an elder-abuse grant; staff explained the grant allows targeted repairs and utility work to prevent risks to at-risk older adults. A $270 rent payment to 'Marquette County seniors' was clarified as a six-month rental increment billed to the department. Staff also explained the department sometimes serves as fiscal agent for regional events and passes funds through accounting entries.
