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Dunn County approves transfers after auditor flags shortfalls in Emergency Management and E911 funds

Dunn County Board of County Commissioners · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Auditor Sally Whittingham reported two county funds will show year-end deficits — Emergency Management (about $100,000 tied to SIRN tower costs) and E911 (about $130,000). The board approved transfers to cover shortfalls and accepted year-end fund numbers.

Auditor Sally Whittingham told the Dunn County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 18 that two county funds will end the fiscal year with deficits. Whittingham said Emergency Management will be negative largely because of costs tied to two new SIRN towers and related compliance work (approximately $100,000). She also said the E911 fund — which covers 911 fees, SIRN fees and State Radio — will be short by roughly $130,000; Whittingham added that the E911 fund “will always be negative” because current revenues do not fully cover ongoing costs.

Following the auditor’s presentation, the board voted to approve transfers to address year-end balances. Commissioner Pelton moved to approve transfers as presented; Commissioner Olson seconded the motion. The measure passed on a roll-call vote with all commissioners voting aye.

Whittingham’s report framed the shortfalls as a structural funding issue for E911 services and a one-time pressure in Emergency Management tied to capital and compliance work. The board did not specify additional revenue sources during the meeting; staff and commissioners noted the need to monitor these funds going forward.