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Poulsbo Tree Board reviews 2024 spending, flags $436 discrepancy
Summary
Staff presented an accounting of 12/24 spending and noted a temporary negative line-item of $436.07 tied to a donation posting; members discussed tracking donations and using grant or partner reimbursements.
City staff walked the board through the fiscal printout for accounting period 12/24 and highlighted an apparent negative balance on one line that staff said is a temporary accounting artifact, not an actual shortfall.
"I wanna bring to your attention that it says that we're negative $436 and 7¢," S1 told members, explaining a $1,000 donation for the Seymour tree did not post to the intended donations line. Staff said the department operates within a larger city budget, and that donations will be tracked separately on a spreadsheet to avoid similar discrepancies.
Members discussed how to categorize tool purchases, repair and maintenance, and when to use professional services funding for contractor work. S1 suggested continuing to explore reimbursement options with partners such as the Arbor Day Foundation to stretch available funds.
