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Commissioner raises $1.8 million TANF question as Athens County holds Community Cares funds; motion to place executive director on leave fails
Summary
Commissioner Chris Chmiel told the Board of Athens County Commissioners he believes about $1.8 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) expenditures are questioned, with a portion tied to a Back-to-School program; a motion to place the executive director on administrative leave failed for lack of a second.
At a March 31, 2026 meeting, Commissioner Chris Chmiel told the Athens County Board of Commissioners he is concerned about approximately $1.8 million in questioned or adjusted TANF expenditures identified during recent audit and reconciliation work, and said a significant portion may be linked to the county's Back-to-School Bash program.
Administrator JoAnn Rockhold reported the Community Cares Fund balance is $29,171.04, with allocations shown in the meeting packet: Back-to-School Bash $7,766.83; Operation Full Ability $1,210.46; an additional allocation of $2,221.94; and an estimated remaining balance of $17,771.81 for other projects. DJFS Director Jean…
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