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Richland County commissioners approve final budget with 4% COLA
Summary
The Richland County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the final county budget Sept. 17, 2024, including a 4% cost-of-living adjustment and a step on the pay scale; the board thanked county administration for preparing the plan.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 17 approved the county's final budget for 2025, including a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) and a step increase on the county pay scale. Commissioner Nathan Berseth moved the budget's adoption and Commissioner Rollie Ehlert seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The measure implements a 4% COLA and a step on the compensation scale for county employees. No additional budget figures or line‑item changes were provided in the meeting minutes. The Board publicly thanked Auditor/Administrator Sandy Fossum for preparing the final budget.
The board took the action during its final budget hearing; paperwork and implementation steps were not described in detail at the meeting. The next Commission meetings are scheduled for Oct. 1 and Oct. 15.
