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Auditor outlines transfers, casino receipts and ARPA appropriations
Summary
The Auditor described transfers of gaming funds to the general fund after receipts exceeded estimates, outlined a $130,000 increase to Workers’ Compensation for retro claims, and flagged ARPA appropriations for the Fairmount building; she said a reserve‑fund transfer will be needed on the agenda if commissioners act immediately.
The Auditor reported that casino receipts exceeded the $600,000 estimate and that excess funds will remain in the casino fund balance while first‑quarter casino and related gaming funds are transferred to the general fund. Christie Hester, Auditor’s Office, told commissioners staff could add a money‑transfer entry to tomorrow’s agenda if the board decides to act immediately and asked the board to specify which reserve fund and what amount would be needed.
The board approved two additional appropriation requests going forward: a $130,000 increase to the Workers’ Compensation fund to cover increased retroactive claims, and an ARPA allocation request in the commissioners’ office for the Fairmount building project. Staff clarified that item 7 consists of intra‑fund reallocations (no net appropriation change) across several departments, including the Board of Elections, Board of Health, Board of Appeals, domestic relations/juvenile court and emergency management.
Auditor staff summarized the practical steps required to process transfers and additional appropriations, including budgeting and the need to insert the transfer and appropriation paperwork into the posted agenda to comply with procedure. Commissioners discussed timing of transfers and whether to move full amounts now or revisit allocations later in the fiscal year when revenues are clearer.
Ending: Commissioners instructed staff to prepare money‑transfer language if the prosecutor or other departments’ requests are placed on the next agenda, and to identify the specific funds and amounts to be used.
