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Starke County commissioners approve $290,067 in vendor claims after clerk omits $25,550 check
Summary
Commissioners approved vendor claims totaling $290,067.02 and discussed ratifying a separately printed $25,550 check that was omitted from the docket; county counsel warned auditors may flag the payment if a contract is not in place.
The Starke County Board of Commissioners approved vendor claims totaling $290,067.02, but members and counsel flagged a $25,550 check that had been printed separately and not included on the claims docket.
“ The total for the claims is $290,067.02,” the chair said as the board reviewed the claims. Staff explained the separate $25,550 check had been printed on a different date and omitted from the docket by mistake; the clerk asked the board to ratify it. County counsel Justin advised the board to confirm whether ceded funds were the correct source and whether a contract or written justification exists, saying auditors “will get dinged for it at the next audit for sure.” That counsel warning prompted commissioners to ask for a brief meeting to review documentation before formally ratifying the omitted item.
Commissioner Donnie moved to approve the vendor claims and the chair seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Commissioners scheduled a short follow-up meeting to allow counsel and staff to verify account coding, contracts and whether the $25,550 item should be formally ratified at the next regular meeting.
