OpenGov vs. ERP budget data reliability
Summary
A consultant laid out about 20 fixes for county finances, including a general reserve, quarterly department budget updates, updated fees, and an audit of the RMA — the agency behind big projects. Supervisors voiced support but haven't adopted anything yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
County property tax revenue is stable but the county keeps only about 12 cents of every property tax dollar, among the lowest shares in the state.
All county residents through better-managed services and reserves.
Taxpayers, who bear the risk of missed revenue and reimbursement delays.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Sep 15, 2026
A consultant laid out about 20 fixes for county finances, including a general reserve, quarterly department budget updates, updated fees, and an audit of the RMA — the agency behind big projects. Supervisors voiced support but haven't adopted anything yet.
Board of Supervisors - Aug 11, 2026
The year-end close is stuck: more than $500,000 in checks have sat undeposited in departments since February and March, OPEB and workers' comp postings are wrong, and supervisors want better cash-handling enforcement and a single countywide contract database.
Board of Supervisors - Special Budget Workshop - Jun 16, 2026
Supervisor Curro said she can't make informed decisions because OpenGov numbers don't match the county's ERP system, calling it a waste of staff time and money. Kosmicki agreed and demanded quarterly budget updates this year.
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