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Crow Wing County child support office outperforms state averages but narrowly misses local collections goal
Summary
The county reported paternity establishment and timeliness rates above state averages; current collections were 74.69% against a 75% local goal and arrears collections were 72%. The figures were presented by Kara Griffin.
Kara Griffin reported metrics for the county child support program and highlighted longtime staff experience that supports regional influence. "For paternity statewide, the average is 96% ... Our orders are at 102%," Griffin said, noting the county exceeds state and regional performance in several categories.
Griffin said orders established in a timely manner were 94% (state 86%), while current collections were 74.69% against the county goal of 75% and arrears collections were 72% (state 69%). She described the combined 197 years of staff experience across 14 staff as a factor in sustaining performance and noted staff participation in state and regional work groups.
The presentation was informational; commissioners discussed the regional comparison set and the sociological factors that can affect collections. No formal action or policy change was proposed at the meeting.
