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Board directs staff to fix payment process after contractors warn of delays
Summary
Supervisors discussed delayed payments to private investigators and contract public defenders, heard a correction from the Auditor-Controller about departmental claim procedures, approved retaining current contractors, and instructed the CEO and Auditor’s Office to streamline claims entry so invoices are paid promptly.
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on March 4 discussed payment delays affecting private investigators and contract public defenders and directed staff to create a streamlined process so invoices are paid more promptly.
County Counsel and members of the Public Defender Oversight Committee said the county risks losing long‑standing investigators and defense counsel unless the county fixes billing and claims-processing problems. County Counsel told the board the county needs…
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