STAR/LEC budget revised; staff highlight revenue loss after personnel departures
September 15, 2026 | Benson County, North Dakota
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A STAR representative (on Teams) reviewed budget adjustments including changes to a dependent premium contribution and out-of-pocket maximums for health insurance. The presenter said the program lost two positions (referred to as Eddie and Nelson Hammons) and that loss lowered revenues though not operating costs.
Commissioners pressed for clarity about how the revenue reduction would affect shared services such as 911 and jail housing costs. Staff discussed possible rate adjustments (including raising the per-diem jail housing rate) and agreed to send updated budget numbers to commissioners after the LEC board meeting.
Commissioners pressed for clarity about how the revenue reduction would affect shared services such as 911 and jail housing costs. Staff discussed possible rate adjustments (including raising the per-diem jail housing rate) and agreed to send updated budget numbers to commissioners after the LEC board meeting.
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