Administrative coordinator reports on misappropriation probe, RFPs and planning priorities

Administrative Coordinator Cassandra Hanan delivered a multi-topic operational update that included an active joint investigation with the Sheriff, the district attorney and the Viroqua Police Chief into misappropriated funds by a former employee; Hanan said internal procedures have been strengthened and the county "will pursue every legal avenue to recover these misappropriated funds." She also reported that budget meetings with department heads are underway and the Finance Committee has finalized the ARPA request process.