Van Buren Expenditures On Track To Be Removed From Comptroller’s Supervision
The State Comptroller’s Office confirms that Van Buren County’s financial condition has significantly improved. Several Van Buren leaders addressed public concern on the county’s financial state this week. Director of Communications John Dunn said the county has grown from a negative fund balance in 2019 to some $1.6 million. “In Van Buren County there had […]
Putnam Budget Committee Decides On County Employee Raises
After considering two proposals, the Putnam County Budget Committee voted Thursday recommending a plan that increases emergency service worker salaries by $5,000. All other county employees will receive a $3,000 salary increase. Committee Chair Ben Rodgers said he would like to give more, but it’s all the county can afford considering other requests. “I feel […]
