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Commissioners approve budget amendments; finance director reports cash balances
Summary
Finance Director Willa Cowen presented financial reports and two budget amendments—reducing a veteran services grant carryover and appropriating funds for emergency placements in Social Services—which the board approved. Cowen reported cash-balance fluctuations and a general fund deficit of about $1.7 million.
Finance Director Willa Cowen reviewed October and November reports and asked the board to approve two budget amendments: an adjustment to a veteran service office grant carryover and an additional appropriation for emergency placements handled by the Department of Social Services. "The big one is the emergency management grant that we've expended about $2,000,000 so far," Cowen said while explaining revenue and expenditure trends.
Cowen gave cash-balance figures and noted seasonal tax receipts typically improve year-end balances: "At the end of November 30th of 25, our cash balances were $13,072,939.89, a difference of $1,764,000" compared with earlier figures. Commissioners asked questions about available budget vs. year-to-date figures and the finance director explained the report layout and encumbrances. The board moved and approved the proposed amendments.
