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Commission withholds $125,000 for Fair Board pending documentation
Summary
Commissioners voted to hold a $125,000 payment to the Fair Board Association and asked the auditor to collect further bookkeeping documentation and a budget before releasing funds, citing concerns about incomplete 1099s and account-signing problems.
The Stark County Commission on Feb. 3 voted to withhold a $125,000 check to the Fair Board Association until the association provides additional documentation requested by county staff.
Auditor staff told commissioners they have concerns about Fair Board bookkeeping, missing or out-of-date 1099 filings and changes to account signatories. Commissioner Claris moved that the county request further documentation (annualized budget and reconciliations) and refrain from releasing the $125,000 until the requested materials are provided.
The motion carried on a voice vote; commissioners directed the auditor to gather the documentation and report back at the Feb. 19 meeting. "I don't necessarily feel comfortable handing over them a $125,000 unless some of these issues are resolved," the auditor said.
Why it matters: The withheld amount represents a significant allocation of county funds to a community nonprofit; commissioners said they were not refusing payment but seeking documentation to ensure proper stewardship and to minimize county financial risk.
