Washington County Commission tightens oversight of spending
Commissioners approved a $949 backup freezer for the county jail but, citing the new $500 spending-approval policy, rejected cellphone stipends for two clerical workers.
Washington County hires national firm Wipfli for audit work
Commissioners hired a new full‑time finance director, a position required under the county’s agreement with Machias Savings Bank to complete the 2023 and 2024 audits.
Washington County Commission seeks more information on shift to fiscal year budgeting
The Legislature has passed emergency legislation authorizing a special $640,671 payment to cover the unorganized territories’ share of Washington County’s 2025 debt.
Washington County auditor resigns, says he can’t meet bank’s deadline
The auditor will complete work on outstanding audits for the Unorganized Territories, but will not do any more work on Washington County’s 2023 and 2024 audits.
Washington County tax bills contained a welcome surprise for most towns
Of the 35 Washington County towns that prepaid their portion of the 2025 TAN, 28 of them now have a credit on their 2026 taxes.