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Parmer County approves 2023 audit; auditors say finances remain strong despite dip in tax collection rate
Summary
The Parmer County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the county's 2023 audit after auditor John Merriss reported the county is in a strong financial position, while noting the tax collection rate fell from 49% to 37% and the retirement fund is 94.7% funded.
The Parmer County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the county's 2023 audit on Aug. 26 after auditors reported the county remains in a strong financial position despite a drop in tax collections.
John Merriss of Doshier, Pickens & Francis told the court that Parmer County's tax collection rate declined from 49% in 2022 to 37% in 2023 but said the county's retirement…
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