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Clay County proclaims August 2026 as child support fraud prevention and collections appreciation month
Summary
The Clay County Board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Fraud Prevention and Collections Appreciation Month and praised staff for distributing over $7.6 million in child support payments in 2025 and strong cost‑recovery outcomes.
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a proclamation recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Fraud Prevention and Collections Appreciation Month. Social services director Quinn presented the request and described the department’s workload and outcomes, saying that in 2025 the office handled 2,327 child support cases and "distributed over $7,600,000 in child support payments." Quinn highlighted program efficiency, reporting a collection rate of "For every $1 spent, we have collected $3.34," which the board cited as evidence of strong fiscal stewardship.
Commissioner Ebinger moved to adopt the proclamation and Commissioner Baird seconded; the motion carried by voice vote. Chair Mongeau thanked Quinn and the department for their work enforcing court orders, investigating possible public assistance fraud, and helping ensure children receive financial support. Board members also discussed related federal SNAP payment‑error‑rate language and ongoing advocacy with congressional offices to protect county fiscal interests.
