Russell County Board of Supervisors - March 2nd, 2026

The Russell County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on March 2, 2026, where significant discussion focused on the approval and funding of a forensic audit proposed to be conducted by UHY at a cost of approximately $217,000. The board debated the scope of the audit, including whether to audit the entire county or just the school system, and considered budget constraints amid concerns about rising Community Services Act (CSA) expenses projected to exceed $300,000. The board ultimately voted to proceed with the full forensic audit by UHY. Additionally, the meeting covered budgetary updates, tax revenue collections exceeding projections in some areas, and the impact of these finances on county operations. Other topics included election district boundary changes, opposition to state gerrymandering legislation, and upcoming special elections. The board also discussed infrastructure projects funded through VDOT and coal severance funds. A motion was passed to move the next meeting date to the week after Easter.