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County administrator introduces draft food‑purchase policy; auditor urges clearer enforcement
Summary
County staff presented a draft food‑purchase policy to clarify when county funds may be used for catering or meeting refreshments, tie limits to GSA per‑diem rates, and require administrator approval for exceptions; Auditor‑Controller Richard Eberly asked for enforcement language and edits before the item goes to the full board on August 12.
County staff introduced a draft food‑purchase policy intended to give departments clearer guidance on when the county will pay for food and how much may be spent per meal.
An administrator's office presenter said the draft ties allowable food purchases to the federal GSA per‑diem meal rates the county uses for travel reimbursements and that any event expected to exceed those limits…
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