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Commissioner questions Bennington EMS finances after spreadsheet review

Board of County Commissioners of Ottawa County, Kansas · June 8, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Carla Grund presented a comparison spreadsheet for Bennington EMS finances (2024–2026), noting a $24,000 discrepancy in 2024 and expressing concern that the 2026 patient reimbursement estimate may be high; she is awaiting follow-up from EMS.

Commissioner Carla Grund presented financial information provided by Bennington EMS for 2024–2026 and said she compiled a comparison spreadsheet for the commission to review. She said there is a discrepancy of $24,000 for 2024 and that she has reached out to Bennington EMS for clarification.

Grund also said she believes the 2026 estimate for patient reimbursement revenue "might be a little high" and is waiting for additional detail. The commission did not take action at the meeting; Grund's review signals the county will seek clarifying documentation from Bennington EMS before any funding decisions are finalized.