Commissioners approved minutes, payroll and multiple personnel and contract items on Dec. 31, 2025, but voted to delay awarding a janitorial services contract for one week to review chemical use and add‑on costs. Multiple state representatives and residents urged full public disclosure of any proposed contract with ICE/DHS.

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance creating a review process and transparency requirements before county resources can be used for automatic license‑plate readers (ALPRs). Supporters said the ordinance sets strict conditions; opponents urged a full ban of Flock cameras and cited privacy and misuse concerns.

At the Jan. 5 meeting, Commissioner Burger said the sheriff turned over some receipts but that over 10 years of bank records appear missing; receipts reportedly include gift cards, meals and alcohol purchases and finance initially found over $10,000 and now says records suggest around $20,000—commissioners requested further documentation and transparency.

During commissioner comments, Commissioner Burger said the county is missing over a decade of records tied to a sheriff‑office bank account outside the budget process and that finance records provided so far show mismatched receipts and bank statements; the board discussed seeking records and transparency.