Shawnee County treasurer wins approval to hold motor-vehicle funds in job ledger for office improvements

Shauny County Treasurer Susan Duffy asked the board May 21 to transfer annual unused motor-vehicle funds into a job ledger so they would be available for security staffing and facility improvements in motor vehicle operations.

"I'm asking this year that with the transfer that we hold them in a job ledger and that way ... if we do have need for additional security staffing and some other facility improvements at this time," Duffy said. She described the typical annual amount as "approximately $70,000ish."

Financial administrator Jennifer Sauer confirmed the transfer had been anticipated in year-end accounting and explained purchasing thresholds: department authority for purchases under $10,000, informal bids required for $10,000–$25,000, and purchases or contracts over $25,000 must return to the commissioners for approval. Commissioners approved the transfer without further change.

Duffy also announced summer Friday hours for the motor-vehicle locations (see separate notice), aimed at serving early-morning customers.