Wayne County Commission Committee on Ways and Means Budget Hearing
The committee held a budget hearing to review presentations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key topics included a review of the Wayne County Commission's legislative branch roles and internal departments, highlights from the Auditor General's office regarding recent audits and staffing, and a financial overview of the Commission's budget request, emphasizing status quo funding levels and adjustments for cost-of-living increases and community impact projects. Additionally, the committee discussed the County Executive's office initiatives, focusing on ERP implementation, infrastructure improvements, public safety, and potential consolidation of county services through building acquisition.
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The Committee discussed multiple financial items, including the approval of an amendment to the three-year contract with Plante Moran, which involves the implementation of Caseware software for financial statement preparation and additional support for beginning balance testing. The committee also reviewed audit findings from the fiscal year 2024-2025 comprehensive financial report. Discussions focused on repeated issues with ledger reconciliation, monitoring of account balances, and compliance with budget laws, with departmental representatives outlining corrective actions and future stabilization efforts using the Oracle system.
May 13, 2026·Board meeting
Wayne County Committee On Government Operations Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed and approved the reappointment of members to the Wayne County Fair review group of surveyors. Additionally, the Treasurer's Office provided a report detailing proactive strategies to prevent property tax foreclosures for senior citizens and low-income residents, such as the use of yellow bag notices, payment plans, and community outreach. The meeting also included a discussion on comparing legal cases across fiscal years and the process for handling claims regarding surplus proceeds from property tax auctions.
Dec 16, 2025·Board meeting
Wayne County Commission Committee on Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on reconciling year-end budget amendments and financial records, with significant discussion regarding the impacts of the new Oracle system implementation. The commission approved contract amendments for audit support with the Reman Group LLC and a new consulting contract with Watson and Yates LLC to redesign budget processes. Several budget adjustments were reviewed and approved, involving reallocations of revenue and expenditures across various funds, including general, capital projects, law enforcement, and health services. Additionally, the committee authorized the transfer of the delinquent tax revolving fund surplus to the county general fund.
