The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution authorizing the county auditor to issue payments against listed claims during the Nov. 25 meeting. The county auditor reported the day’s total payments and highlighted election-related expenses and a $234,716.65 six-month interest payment on bonds.

The auditor summarized the list and answered procedural questions, saying paperwork was in order. Supervisors discussed options for increasing public transparency of county finances; one supervisor referenced a proposal for software that shows budget performance and comparisons between budgeted amounts and year-to-date expenditures. The auditor said current budget-performance reports are lengthy and the county’s financial system does not make monthly rollups user-friendly, but staff will explore options and may request budget resources in the coming budget cycle.

Motion to approve claims and payments was moved and seconded and the chair announced the motion carried.