Frequently Asked Questions – Financial / Budget
How does the County advertise and prepare the budget?
Each year after the County Departments have submitted their budget requests for the upcoming year, the Management Accountant prepares and analyzes the requests to determine problem areas. The County Clerk then arranges for about six budget workshops to work on the problem areas during the part of July and the Month of August. The Budget must be under the State LID and Restricted Funds Authority, approved and signed by the County Board of Commissioners and mailed before September 20th of each year.
Where can I get obtain a copy of the budget?
The Management Accountant and the County Clerk have copies of the budget in their respective offices. Also on the County’s website and on the State of Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts website at www.auditors.state.ne.us listed below.
How does the County advertise a Request For Proposal?
The County Clerk advertises in the Star-Herald newspaper and also on the County’s Website.
Where can I get obtain a copy of the Request For Proposal?
The County Clerk will have copies available and also on the County’s Website.
Where are the Sealed Bids opened?
The Sealed Bids will be opened at the County Commissioner meetings.