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Staff members debate signing state MOU that pays 10¢ per transaction while county bears costs
Summary
Big Horn County staff discussed a state MOU offering 10¢ per business transaction but said the county would still cover equipment, IT and staffing costs; staff agreed to gather documents and meet with colleagues before deciding whether to sign.
Staff members in Big Horn County discussed whether to sign a state memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would pay counties 10¢ for each business transaction while leaving counties responsible for equipment, personnel and related costs. S1 (staff member) said the county already provides paper, employees and computers and that "10¢ should be higher. I don't think 10¢ is near enough."
The group said the state supplied some equipment but that counties must replace or maintain devices and cover training and background checks when systems fail. S1 noted receiving a small payment ("2 or $300") that was recorded as treasurer's fees and asked why the county had not yet signed the MOU; participants said past reluctance and the need for additional review had delayed signing. Staff asked that Larry forward the DocuSign so Jeanne or Heather could review the agreement and that the team schedule a meeting to decide whether to sign.
Participants flagged that the county performs most of the operational work—processing plates and tabs and serving walk-in residents who travel long distances—and said the financial trade-offs deserve review. S3 (staff member) described a perceived withholding of funds, saying, "what we're doing all this is just that they're withholding 2¢ per per plate." The staff concluded to gather payment records, document requests and follow up with state contacts before authorizing any signature.
