Commissioners ratify retroactive auditor overtime after questioning of unauthorized payments

Apr 15, 2026

Gregg County commissioners voted to ratify a retroactive budget transfer to cover overtime in the auditor’s office after commissioners raised concerns that three employees were paid $10,587.37 over five months without a prior overtime line item.

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Gregg County commissioners on Tuesday voted to ratify a retroactive budget transfer that moves funds into an overtime line in the auditor’s office, after several commissioners pressed for answers about payments already made without prior court authorization.

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