Durham County Commissioners approved $259,824 in emergency spending for Microsoft licenses the Sheriff's Office needs by March 31, frustrating one commissioner over recurring IT costs repeatedly requiring last-minute budget fixes.
Commissioners approved $259,824 in emergency spending for Sheriff's Office Microsoft licenses due March 31, with one member frustrated that recurring IT costs repeatedly bypass annual budgets.
The county approved $12.4 million from 2022 bonds for Glenn Elementary and Murray-Massenburg Elementary capital projects covering design, construction, and completion.
FY2023 audit showed county liabilities now exceed assets and general fund balance declined significantly after issuing its largest bond in Durham County history, though auditor found no going concern issue.