Probate Judge authorized to retain $3,500 buffer for bad-check fees

Sep 23, 2024

Following an audit finding, Chairman Seay requested and the commission approved allowing the Probate Office to retain a $3,500 balance to cover fees from bad checks until they can be recouped; motion passed 4-0.

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Chairman Toby Seay reported that a recent audit of the Probate Office identified no formal provision for handling bad-check fees. Because the office historically had sufficient excess funds to cover such fees, the auditor recommended a buffer be maintained going forward.

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