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Board approves $288,137.26 in claims amid questions about inmate and foreclosure costs
Summary
The commission approved payment of claims totaling $288,137.26; commissioners flagged large line items including monthly inmate costs (~$33,524) and potential future foreclosure‑related legal exposure that could approach $100,000.
The Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners voted to pay claims totaling $288,137.26 after a discussion highlighting several large monthly expenditures and possible future liabilities.
Commissioners reviewing the claims noted the county building electric bill of $14,664, a jail electric bill of $3,911 and inmate services totaling $33,524 for the month. One commissioner warned the foreclosure settlement and related legal fees could eventually cost the county up to an estimated $100,000, and asked the treasurer for updates on pending legal exposure.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to pay the claims and the board approved the payment by roll call. Commissioners said they will continue to monitor large recurring costs and pending liabilities as part of ongoing budget stewardship.
