Two top Washington County finance officials resign citing hostile work environment
The provisional treasurer's resignation took effect Friday, while the finance manager will step down Oct. 22, leaving the department facing further leadership turnover.
Washington County Jail administrator makes case for increasing wages
Overcrowding at the facility has created pressure for employees, with the average daily population well beyond the 42 inmates the facility is rated to hold.
Washington County Budget Advisory Committee questions increased spending for outside consultants
The finance department’s budget request includes higher consultant fees as staff members work to catch up on overdue audits and accounting.
Washington County’s budget committee leans on public safety department head requests
The Budget Advisory Committee reviewed draft budget requests from the Regional Communications Center and Sheriff’s Office this week without taking any action.
Washington County budget panel faults commissioners for sending preliminary spending plan with no cuts
Confronting a 27.6 percent jump in spending that could add $3.4 million to the tax burden, the Budget Advisory Committee has begun scrutiny of proposed spending.