The Office of the Auditor proposed budget has a 5% reduction and a reduction of 1 FTE from 2009 to 12. Upon questioning, the Auditor stated that 22 positions would be optimal. While the office has focused primarily on County departments involved with fee collection, the Auditor said that there might be even more benefit if her office was authorized to look at payroll and grants, and she was asked to submit her recommendations for staffing and responsibilities.
Commissioner Peraica stated that he supported giving this office, along with the Office of the Independent Inspector General, more funds.
--Submitted by Observer Pris Mims
