Summary
Six departments bought goods or services without getting purchase orders first, and the court had to approve them retroactively — including a $137,109 software renewal. Commissioners noted the problem is improving but flagged recurring issues like the sheriff's accreditation fee, now three years running.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $150,000 in retroactive purchases approved, the largest a $137,109.79 software renewal.
The departments that received the goods and services.
Taxpayers lose a layer of purchasing oversight when buys happen before approval.
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