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Commissioners approve appropriations and requisitions, flag CrowdStrike subscriptions and media consulting for review
Summary
The board adopted appropriations, fund transfers and a long list of 2026 requisitions while flagging several items — notably CrowdStrike subscriptions, secure shredding and a media‑relations contract — for further review to reduce duplication and assess levy use.
Lorain County commissioners approved a series of appropriations, account transfers and requisitions covering departments across the county on Jan. 16. Resolution No. 26-15 and related transfer measures authorized budget corrections, de-appropriations and funding reallocations for 2026; motions carried unanimously.
During discussion of requisitions and blanket purchase orders, commissioners asked staff to pull two items for further review (#22 secure-shredding and #100 media relations/consulting), and raised duplication concerns about subscriptions purchased across departments. Commissioner David J. Moore specifically noted that some CrowdStrike subscriptions are charged to multiple funds and suggested shared‑services reviews: "Things like this will continue to be reviewed in the next 6 months to see what costs can be shared together as a group." The 2026 requisition schedule showed the CrowdStrike subscription line (example entry: Guidepoint Security/Guidepoint Security LLC — CrowdStrike subscription line items at $16,730.13 and smaller allocations split across Treasurer and Veterans funds). The board adopted requisitions with noted exceptions.
Why it matters: The actions set county spending plans and vendor commitments for the year and flag potential efficiencies in IT security subscriptions and communications spend for follow-up review.
What’s next: Auditor and department leaders will examine the pulled items and blanket purchase orders for duplication, potential shared purchasing and levy‑fund appropriateness.
