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Washington County approves budget amendments, affirms reimbursement-backed pay for transit volunteers
Summary
The board approved budget transfers and amendments and clarified that volunteer transit operators are paid mileage for medical trips with 100% reimbursement to the Department of Social Services from the State.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved budget transfers and amendments at its Aug. 2 meeting, and the board heard clarifying details about payment for volunteer transit operators.
Finance Officer Missy Dixon reviewed the budget amendments included in the commissioners' packet. Chair Bill Sexton raised a question about the word "volunteer" used in the amendment for transit operators. County Manager Curtis Potter explained that although the drivers are considered volunteers, they are paid by the mile to transport residents to medical appointments and the Department of Social Services receives 100% reimbursement from the state for those trips.
Commissioner Tracey Johnson moved to approve the budget amendments as presented; Commissioner Ann Keyes seconded. A roll-call vote recorded five yeas and the motion carried.
The board did not change policy on volunteer classification at the meeting; Potter's clarification explained the funding mechanism behind the compensation. The finance officer's report and the approved amendments will be reflected in county accounting records.
What happens next: The amendments take effect per standard county budget process and will be incorporated into departmental accounting. Questions about program eligibility or payment rates should be directed to the Department of Social Services or the Finance Office.
