Commissioners press staff on who will front costs and whether county faces liability
Mar 18, 2026
Board members sought assurances that Fremont County would not be put on the hook for upfront expenses; staff said grant funding reimburses in arrears and that BOCES 5 would initially cover costs and later submit itemized expenditures for state reimbursement through the county.
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Commissioners said they were concerned about the county assuming financial or legal responsibilities if it acts as a pass-through for grant funds. One commissioner asked bluntly whether the county would become a responsible party and potentially be exposed to legal or financial risk.
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