After public comment and trustee questions about pharmacy access, the board approved health plan options for plan year 2027, while staff said the district’s H-E-B pharmacy contract is retail-only for the current three‑year term and mail‑order would require renegotiation and additional cost analysis.

A group of current and former city employees told council payroll and pension contributions were reported incorrectly for multiple years; callers urged the city to communicate updates, commission an independent accounting review and consider executive session for legal strategy.

City manager and IT director told council the Oracle ERP rollout delivered core financials and payroll but has produced payroll calculation issues tied to union contracts and overtime rules; staff say fixes are handled case-by-case and utility billing migration remains pending.

Milwaukee offers paid training for Operation Driver Workers in public services and maintenance.

Employee raises safety and communication issues linked to current 10-hour shifts.

County staff said corrected 2024 W-2Cs are expected to be mailed in early February and that 2025 W-2s will be issued on time; commissioners demanded rapid written communication, headcount of impacted employees, and clarity on who will cover any fees or penalties for employees who must file amended returns.

Committee discusses updates to open enrollment policies and seeks employee feedback.

Select Board discusses health insurance plan options for employee enrollment by November deadline.

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Carter County introduces health screening penalties to boost employee participation and savings.

USI outlines benefits of self-funding, highlighting significant savings on prescription drug costs.

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