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Treasurer presents $671,576 general-fund figure and flags higher mailing and supply costs
Summary
The Treasurer presented a general-fund total of $671,576 before salary and contribution adjustments, noted mailing costs ran about $2,000 higher this year, and discussed supply-line usage and paper purchasing arrangements with IT to manage costs.
The Treasurer presented the office’s general-fund figures and told commissioners she planned to keep most lines steady because prior-year budgeting already built in contingencies for higher costs.
"I think I'll be fine if I just leave it the same," the Treasurer said, noting a recent mailing bill ran about $2,000 higher than in the prior year.
She listed a proposed supplies budget of $9,000 with year-to-date usage of approximately $3,700 and said certification-school travel has been mostly covered by the Treasurer Association membership, leaving only mileage and lodging to budget. The Treasurer gave the proposed general-fund subtotal as $671,576 subject to the final salary and contribution increases the county will apply.
Commissioners and staff discussed transitioning paper purchasing to individual offices and using IT or central purchasing to obtain better prices. The Treasurer said she had previously relied on IT staff to order ink at lower cost and that clarifying which cartridges match which devices would help control overspending.
Why it matters: The Treasurer’s budget figures feed into the county’s overall general-fund totals. Postal and supply costs are recurring operating expenses that can shift department budgets if they increase year over year.
When department wage and contribution figures are finalized, staff will return a consolidated budget for the board’s consideration.
The hearing adjourned after the Treasurer’s presentation and a brief scheduling note about a rescheduled department head.
