Finance, Ways & Means Committee Meeting 07/14/2026

The Alpena County Finance, Ways & Means Committee met on July 14, 2026, to review financial reports, audit results, and budget adjustments. The committee received a detailed audit presentation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting positive financial trends, fund balances, and pension liabilities. Several budget adjustments were approved, including a $3,000 increase for transcription costs due to a recent statutory fee increase and a $2,438 adjustment to cover repairs and power bills for severe weather warning sirens funded by the ambulance fund. The committee also approved a policy to resume charging for GIS data layering maps to comply with legal requirements and protect revenue. Additionally, the committee discussed the transfer of an emergency management position to the sheriff's office, with a motion to develop a corresponding job description. The FY27 budget process was outlined, allowing commissioners more flexibility and time to review departmental budgets. Overall, the meeting focused on financial oversight, budget management, and policy updates affecting county procurement and expenditures.