Madison County auditor says payroll discrepancy was a calculation error; board debates public accusations

Apr 28, 2026

Auditor Michelle Brandt told supervisors that a previously publicized payroll issue was a calculation error (not malfeasance) and involved $5,214 in total; board members criticized public accusations made before an investigation was complete and debated transparency on payroll records.

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Madison County Auditor Michelle Brandt told the Board of Supervisors the county'wide payroll discrepancy discussed in recent meetings resulted from a calculation error and not intentional misconduct.

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