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Lancaster County approves claims including a $937,586.88 payment beyond 90-day limit; one member abstains on El Centro claim
Summary
The board approved routine claims and a notable beyond-90-day claim for Unico Group totaling $937,586.88 and $18,811.72 for Voices of Hope; the board also approved an $11,662.43 claim to El Centro de las Americas with one member abstaining due to service on its board.
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved claims presented through Jan. 23, 2026, including routine payroll disbursements. During consideration of claims the board approved an $11,662.43 claim to El Centro de las Americas; a board member stated, "I'll abstain as I serve on their board," and the motion carried with that abstention noted.
The board also approved a motion to allow payment for goods and services submitted beyond Nebraska's statutory 90-day window for two items: Unico Group Inc. for $937,586.88 and Voices of Hope for $18,811.72. County staff noted these were exceptions to the 90-day filing requirement and presented the reasons for the late submissions; the board approved the exceptions on roll call.
These approvals were part of a series of claims and consent items the board approved during the meeting. The board did not discuss further remedial funding or budgeting changes in public session beyond approving the individual payments.
