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Seward County authorizes transfer of $12,878.80 from old escrow fund to general fund
Summary
The county treasurer reported that an escrow fund established years ago held residual funds not transferred during a software conversion; the board approved moving $12,878.80 to the general fund and closing the escrow account.
The Seward County Commission authorized the county treasurer to close an obsolete escrow fund and transfer $12,878.80 to the county general fund.
The treasurer explained the escrow fund dated to an earlier system and that data did not transfer fully during a 2023 software conversion. The balance identified—$12,878.80—was found after a detailed review and staff recommended moving the amount to the general fund. Commissioners approved the motion 5–0.
Why it matters: Clearing legacy accounting items ensures the county’s financial records are accurate and removes a dormant fund from future reporting. The treasurer said moving the funds will not change the end-of-year general fund balance handling.
What’s next: The treasurer will execute the transfer and continue reconciling older records with the new financial system.
