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Webster County attorney outlines office budget, intergovernmental contracts that offset payroll costs
Summary
County attorney Darren Driscoll reviewed his office's budget, flagged inflation near 3% as a baseline for pay increases, described a Fort Dodge reimbursement for one contract position and projected about $66,800 from Hamilton County next year to offset salaries, and noted a small staffing-related savings.
Darren Driscoll, Webster County attorney, presented his office's budget lines and described two intergovernmental arrangements that reduce local payroll costs.
Driscoll told county officials he submitted general cost figures but left salary lines open pending a decision on cost-of-living increases. "I'm sure you're all well aware that inflation was around 3% last year," he said, adding that "anything shy of 3% despite budget constraints is another effective pay cut for employees." He said he had not…
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