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Hospital administrator outlines 2027 budget request, cites $300,000 fire-alarm need; trustee Arden announces resignation
Summary
Hospital administrator Stacy Augustine presented the facility—s 2027 budget request, reported a one-time federal Employee Retention Credit in reserves, and highlighted a $300,000 estimate to replace an end-of-life fire alarm board; hospital trustee Arden delivered a resignation and criticized hospital leadership and staff communication.
Stacy Augustine, the hospital administrator, presented the facility—s request for Coffey County—s 2027 budget cycle and reported recent one-time federal funds and capital priorities.
"We were named one of the 100 critical access hospitals to know in 2026," Augustine told the commission, thanking county support and the community. She said the hospital based its 2027 request on the 2026 budget with adjustments for anticipated salary and benefit increases (2.5% for salaries and 7% for benefits).
Augustine said the hospital received a one-time Employee Retention Credit payment and…
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