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Commissioners flag potential $100,000 shortfall in fuel-tax receipts; direct audit follow-up
Summary
Commissioners reported unexpected declines in the county's local fuel-tax receipts and said auditors are investigating a roughly $100,000 shortfall; commissioners proposed comparing municipal audits to county records to find discrepancies.
A portion of the meeting focused on the county’s local fuel tax and a recent, unexplained decline in receipts. Commissioners said a preliminary review identified about a $100,000 shortfall and reported that county auditors are re-examining collections.
Chair noted the county held an audit meeting and suggested that municipalities share their audit data so county auditors can cross-check figures: “If you're happy with that auditor's numbers, we need to know who your auditor is and use yours,” the chair said. Commissioners discussed possible causes — changes in collection points, invoice/bookkeeping practices, and revenue flows through large fuel distributors — and agreed to pursue further audit work and data-sharing to reconcile the discrepancy.
