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Wabasha County delegates fiscal authorities, sets mileage and meal allowances in broad administrative resolution
Summary
Resolution 2026‑138 authorizes retroactive payments, sets the 2026 IRS mileage rate for reimbursements, sets meal allowances, closes a refund checking account, and delegates depository and investment authority to county finance staff.
On July 21, 2026 the Wabasha County Board approved Resolution No. 2026‑138, a multi‑part administrative resolution directing appointments and fiscal actions. The resolution allows retroactive payments for necessary charges to avoid finance charges, authorizes payment on the county warrant for specified items upon receipt of itemized bills, and authorizes payments due to other governments and payroll deductions pursuant to Minnesota Statute 375.15 and MS 375.16.
The board also set administrative limits and authorities: the 2026 mileage reimbursement rate is set at the 2026 IRS mileage rate; maximum reimbursable meal allowances are $10 for breakfast, $15 for lunch and $20 for dinner; the county’s special refund checking account is to be closed with refunds paid on the county warrant; only designated employees may deposit, transfer or transport funds and bank transport must use locked bank bags; the County Auditor/Treasurer is authorized to exchange depository monies to replenish the change fund not to exceed $2,000. The resolution further delegates depository designation authority to Melissa Dorn, Finance Operations Supervisor, and authorizes Melissa Dorn and County Administrator Michael Plante to make investments under Minnesota Statutes chapters 118A.01–118A.06.
