Sedgwick County highlights detention deputy award, staff finance honors and new community survey
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During an agenda-review session ahead of the Nov. 12 meeting, Sedgwick County staff said the sheriff—s office will honor detention deputy Paul Scarpetta, county finance staff earned statewide awards at a GFOA conference, and the county launched a community survey with strong early response.
The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners— agenda-review session on Nov. 12 previewed several departmental announcements, including a visit by the Sedgwick County Sheriff—s Office to honor detention deputy Paul Scarpetta and the launch of a county community survey.
Staff told commissioners that the Kansas Sheriffs Association honored Paul Scarpetta as the association—s first-ever detention deputy of the year; Scarpetta is scheduled to be present at the commission meeting for recognition. The county—s Department of Corrections will also visit to discuss next week—s drug court graduation, staff said.
County staff reported that a Sedgwick County community survey launched the previous day and had already drawn a substantial number of responses. The survey—s results will be presented at a future meeting, according to staff.
Finance staff attending the Kansas Government Finance Officers Association fall conference received several awards, county staff said. Brent Shelton, deputy chief financial officer, received a lifetime achievement award. Members of the county—s budget team including Lorraine Showalter Airy and Lou MacRae were recognized with an innovation award for the county—s budget simulator. Staff also noted that Hope Hernandez and Cassandra Sandusky were recognized as certified public finance officers by GFOA.
Offices will be closed Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day, staff reminded commissioners.
Why it matters: the recognition and awards highlight county staff activity that county leaders say supports budgeting and program planning, while the community survey is intended to gather public input that could inform future county decisions.