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Vernon County board approves $2.2 million budget fix after levy apportionment error
Summary
The Board adopted a budget amendment to cover a $2.2 million shortfall caused by a Finance Department apportionment error, tapping reserves and other one-time sources and pledging internal process changes to prevent recurrence.
The Vernon County Board of Supervisors on March 21 adopted a resolution to amend the 2024 budget after an apportionment error by the Finance Director created an estimated $2.2 million revenue shortfall.
Administrative Coordinator Cassie Hanan told the board the Finance Committee identified replacement funds that include $1,063,147.67 from the general fund uncommitted reserve plus transfers from excess sales tax, ARPA, and previously uncommitted Ho-Chunk funds. Hanan said internal processes will be changed to prevent a similar error in the future and that the board did not want to borrow to cover the shortfall. "This is incredibly unfortunate to be in this position," she said, and the board focused discussion on forward-looking solutions.
Supervisor Eggen moved the budget amendment and Supervisor Ofte seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. Board members discussed options for departmental excess funds and whether the Finance Committee should revisit allocation decisions, but no additional borrowing or levy changes were authorized at the meeting. The Board approved the resolution to reallocate funds and amend the 2024 budget accordingly.
Provenance: first raised at SEG 038; board vote recorded at SEG 038.
