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Audubon County officials press ACED for clearer financial reporting and outreach
Summary
Audubon County supervisors and city representatives asked Audubon County Economic Development for clearer accounting of ACED funds and suggested annual statements and increased outreach after reviewing city-level fund balances tied to a per-capita formula based on the 2020 Census.
Troy Wessel and Sara Slater, representing Audubon County Economic Development (ACED), presented city-specific documents showing balances and distributions of ACED funds during the July 9 meeting of the Audubon County Board of Supervisors.
Auditor Lisa Frederiksen and representatives from the City of Exira and the City of Brayton pressed ACED staff on how funding amounts were calculated. Frederiksen said the provided documents showed amounts were based on 2020 Census per-capita figures and asked ACED to supply a formal annual budget or statement to the county going forward. Megan Andersen and Nathan Wahlert of Exira and Callie Christensen of Brayton reviewed the city statements and sought clarification on the allocation formula and remaining balances.
Christensen proposed that the City of Brayton include a memo in its municipal utility bill to notify residents about membership in ACED and available grant programs as a way to increase awareness and uptake. Wessel said county officials and residents could also reach out to ACED board members or attend ACED meetings with questions about funding or grants.
The exchange concluded with the board and city representatives requesting more routine financial reporting from ACED so municipal leaders and the county auditor can track disbursements and remaining funds. No formal action or vote on ACED procedures was recorded at the meeting; ACED representatives were thanked for volunteer work on behalf of the county.
