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Stevens County authorizes advance of 2027 state-aid to cover 2026 highway shortfall
Summary
County engineer told the board a $412,000 shortfall in the 2026 state-aid allotment traced to a budgeting spreadsheet error; the board approved a resolution to advance up to $1,060,644.08 from 2027 state-aid to pay 2026 contractor bills.
Stevens County commissioners approved a resolution May 5 authorizing the advance of 2027 county state-aid highway funds to cover contractor payments in 2026 after the highway department reported a budgeting shortfall.
County engineer Todd Elmerson told the board the department had identified an approximate $412,000 shortfall in its 2026 state-aid account arising from an error in a budgeting spreadsheet. He said the department verified eligibility to advance funds from the 2027 state-aid allotment and requested authorization to advance up to $1,060,644.08 to cover payments as contractors bill the county.
“After reviewing our records, we…
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