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Human Services Committee agrees to send travel-expense wording change to finance committee for clarification
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Summary
Committee members reviewed proposed wording to clarify that travel-expense policy compliance is overseen by the county auditor and that exceptions must be approved by the county board; the auditor requested discussion on terminology and members agreed to forward the revised sentence to the finance committee.
Members of the Kane County Human Services Committee reviewed a proposed change to the county's travel-expense policy intended to clarify oversight roles between the auditor's office and the county board.
Staff read the existing sentence and the proposed revision, which would state that "travel expense policy compliance is overseen by the county auditor, and all exceptions must be approved by the county board." Several committee members said the change was meant to reflect the status quo and not to remove board oversight. One member said earlier wording that used "administered by" had caused concern that the auditor would be the final approver.
The county auditor, who said she had not been consulted on the precise wording, asked for a discussion to agree on terminology and to ensure the auditor's office was willing to take on the responsibilities described. Committee members agreed that, because this is a financial policy, the finance committee should review and finalize the language. The item will be placed on the finance committee agenda for formal action.
