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Commissioners press DJFS for written backup on $2.5M repayment; approve DJFS reorganization and pay restoration
Summary
The Athens County commissioners requested a written accounting of a $2.5 million repayment figure and approved DJFS' fiscal reorganization, a personnel transfer and a motion restoring non‑bargaining staff to 40 hours with a 3% increase (Chmiel opposed the pay restoration).
The Athens County Board of Commissioners on March 17 pressed Job and Family Services Director Jean Demosky for written documentation justifying a referenced $2.5 million repayment figure and approved several personnel and fiscal changes at the agency.
Demosky told commissioners federal funds cannot be used to repay federal funds and said she would follow up with staff to clarify repayment timing and sources. Commissioner Lenny Eliason said he wanted a document “showing how the amount was calculated” before the board takes action; Demosky and staff acknowledged prior…
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