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County staff report audit cleanup and say handbook needs revision
Summary
County staff reported a successful 2025 audit with a corrective action plan for bank reconciliations, and employees requested a concise update of the county handbook after finding conflicting amendments; staff will draft corrections and return to the board.
County staff told the joint meeting that the 2025 audit went well but flagged an ongoing issue with bank-account reconciliations; a corrective action plan was drafted and staff will update financial software reconciliations.
An employee raised concerns that the county employee handbook — originally printed around 2009 with numerous handwritten amendments — is inconsistent and unclear, creating confusion over bereavement leave and other policies. The speaker urged a concise, updated handbook and noted the county had previously spent to obtain a more formal version.
Staff acknowledged the handbook issues and said they will work to consolidate amendments and produce a clearer version for employees; the board discussed whether certain offices (health department, extension) receive holiday pay and differences with neighboring counties.
Why it matters: Clear HR policies reduce confusion and ensure consistent treatment of employees; fixing bank-reconciliation issues is necessary to close audit findings.
What’s next: Staff will continue corrective-action work on the audit findings and will work to update and consolidate the employee handbook for board review.
