Mitchell County DSS says budget tracking on target; Wi‑Fi upgrade and vehicle repairs cited
June 02, 2025 | Mitchell County, North Carolina
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Mindy, Mitchell County DSS finance staff, told the board the department’s expenses were at 84% with three months remaining in the fiscal year and that revenue posting should reach expected levels once outstanding receipts post in June.
The spending update matters to county budget planning; finance staff said they moved money internally, limited overtime to emergencies and continue to monitor vehicle and equipment expenses.
Mindy said the department intends to upgrade its Wi‑Fi, which she described as outdated and unreliable, and that the cost for that work was recorded under computer equipment and software. She said the upgrade is included in the department’s ADP plan and is eligible for reimbursement "up to 35, 40%" by state funding sources. On vehicle maintenance, she said a single invoice combined multiple repairs and tires, which made that account look higher even though funds had been budgeted.
Mindy said staff had taken steps to limit overtime and move funds where needed: "we did move money around... and we covered that overtime cost. And then we just said, everybody, stop. No overtime." She also said the department is actively recruiting for a social‑work position focused on positive care and a part‑time visitation worker and that full training is available.
In the same discussion, board members and staff reiterated community resources for families: Wendy said families enrolled in school meal programs should be eligible for Summer EBT "Sunbucks" mailed in May; Deanna Bradford with the WorkFirst program was cited as another resource. Sandy, a county staff member, told the board a child‑welfare essential fund provided after the recent disaster remains available to assist families with emergency grocery needs and may roll into the next fiscal year.
The board did not take any new budgetary votes during the discussion; staff said they will continue to monitor spending and report back if expected reimbursements or posted revenues change projections.
The spending update matters to county budget planning; finance staff said they moved money internally, limited overtime to emergencies and continue to monitor vehicle and equipment expenses.
Mindy said the department intends to upgrade its Wi‑Fi, which she described as outdated and unreliable, and that the cost for that work was recorded under computer equipment and software. She said the upgrade is included in the department’s ADP plan and is eligible for reimbursement "up to 35, 40%" by state funding sources. On vehicle maintenance, she said a single invoice combined multiple repairs and tires, which made that account look higher even though funds had been budgeted.
Mindy said staff had taken steps to limit overtime and move funds where needed: "we did move money around... and we covered that overtime cost. And then we just said, everybody, stop. No overtime." She also said the department is actively recruiting for a social‑work position focused on positive care and a part‑time visitation worker and that full training is available.
In the same discussion, board members and staff reiterated community resources for families: Wendy said families enrolled in school meal programs should be eligible for Summer EBT "Sunbucks" mailed in May; Deanna Bradford with the WorkFirst program was cited as another resource. Sandy, a county staff member, told the board a child‑welfare essential fund provided after the recent disaster remains available to assist families with emergency grocery needs and may roll into the next fiscal year.
The board did not take any new budgetary votes during the discussion; staff said they will continue to monitor spending and report back if expected reimbursements or posted revenues change projections.
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