05042026 Finance IT Tax Committee Meeting

The Iroquois County Board held a Finance IT Tax Committee meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing extensively on financial audit delays, budget challenges, and procurement-related issues. The discussion highlighted significant delays in completing the FY2023 and FY2024 audits, which impacted grant eligibility and payment processing, with the county still on a stop payment list for certain allocations. The board addressed concerns about financial reconciliations, misallocated funds, and the need for improved monthly reporting and training to prevent future audit issues. Procurement topics included the potential use of Starlink as a backup internet service to replace or supplement the current provider, Kexus, due to recent service disruptions. The committee also discussed vendor reporting, with a request for quarterly top vendor lists and budget versus actual reports. Salary adjustments for county officials were approved, including a 4% annual increase for the county clerk and treasurer and setting the sheriff's salary at 80% of the state's attorney's salary. Additionally, the board reviewed grant application statuses and ongoing contract considerations, such as the Motorola contract for public safety communications equipment. The meeting concluded with approval of claims and a commitment to enhance communication and oversight to address financial management and procurement challenges moving forward.