Residents press court on EMS audit backlog; EMS director says audits are being scheduled

During an extended public-comment period following the business agenda, several residents raised concerns about online "rallying" posts, alleged misconduct by past officials and a backlog of EMS financial audits.

A citizen speaker described online posts calling for action and alleging a covert handoff of leadership; he urged voters to contact candidates. The same speaker and others referenced a past conviction claim about a former Republican chair; the transcript records disagreement and correction that no conviction exists and that, instead, a diversion order had been issued in one case.

An EMS representative, speaking from the floor, acknowledged that the EMS entity had fallen behind on audits. The EMS representative said the board contacted the state auditor’s office to request audits and is awaiting guidance about scheduling; the representative also confirmed steps were underway to bring the board and financial reporting up to date. County officials clarified that the fiscal court’s formal role is limited to appointing board members and that the EMS special-purpose entity answers to the Department for Local Government.

Court members and residents asked whether investigations into a recent house fire were complete; officials said the Kentucky Fire Marshal and Kentucky State Police arson investigators were involved and that investigations were ongoing.

No formal action was taken at the meeting on the audit issue; the EMS representative said efforts to secure audits are in progress.