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Beaufort County treasurer urges council to approve staffing funding, criticizes county legal spending
Summary
Elected County Treasurer Maria Walls presented a $2.901 million FY2027 request and told council that litigation over $73,000 in employee compensation has cost the county nearly $700,000; she asked for clearer communication and council oversight to prevent harm to employees and operations.
Elected County Treasurer Maria Walls presented her fiscal 2027 budget request to the Beaufort County Council on April 27, urging support for personnel funding and greater transparency in county decision-making.
"The budget I've requested reflects my continued focus to operate my office responsibly, to support my staff, and to serve the taxpayers of this county," Walls said, noting she has served in the treasurer's office for 15 years and as elected treasurer for 11.
Walls told the council that testimony in recent court proceedings established county human-resources rules are set out in the county personnel handbook but that county…
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