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Audit concern raised: county pays Southwest narcotics task force without written budget request

Billings County Commission · July 30, 2026
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Summary

Staff told commissioners the auditors have expressed concern that the county pays the Southwest narcotics task force without a formal written budget request or contract and suggested obtaining a written request or invoice from the task force.

During the packet review, staff raised an audit-related concern about payments to the Southwest narcotics task force.

Staff member told commissioners that "the auditors have been concerned about that, that we just pay Southwest narcotics task force without a budget request." She asked whether the task force could provide a written request or invoice so the county has documentation of requested amounts.

Commissioners agreed staff should contact the task force leadership to request a formal budget submission or invoice ahead of the next meeting and noted the task force has a separate governing board.