Commissioners stress financial oversight and local hiring as debris contract moves forward

Commissioners raised multiple oversight concerns while debating the Debris Tech LLC contract, stressing the need to monitor incoming claims, follow the contract payment schedule (Exhibit B) and ensure non-labor project costs are billed to the county without markup.

One commissioner cautioned that the county needs a clear process for reviewing claims and approving project invoices so that reimbursable expenses can be properly documented for FEMA. Another commissioner emphasized a preference for engaging local contractors to perform the physical work where feasible while using the contracted manager to coordinate and document projects for reimbursement.

Officials also noted the contract contains language tying PDM expenses to GSA allowances for the project area and said the county will need procedures to review and approve claims through its usual claims processes or by routing them through staff for review before submission.