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Commissioners accept audit; report shows revenue down 3.5% and shifting court costs

Crawford County Board of Commissioners · May 14, 2026
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Summary

The board received the audit through Sept. 30, 2025, and a Budget Performance Report showing revenue down 3.5% year-over-year, higher district court costs and increased electrical expenses; the board accepted the audit and continued routine financial approvals.

The Crawford County Board of Commissioners at its May 14 meeting accepted the audit summary presented by Ian Rees of Gabridge & Company and reviewed the Budget Performance Report for the period ending April 30, 2026. The report showed revenue down 3.5% compared with last year, district court costs up 28% and electrical costs up 27% while overall expenses remained largely flat.

Auditor Ian Rees reviewed the audit opinion, general fund balance, statement of net position and pension liability during a PowerPoint presentation. The board also authorized routine payroll and prepaid claims across multiple funds, including a General Fund total of $600,054.88 and a gross payroll entry of $371,316.71. The motions to accept the audit summary and authorize payments passed by roll call.