The Lorain County coroner told commissioners during a Nov. 19 budget work session that the office’s revenue sources are limited and that the office runs with a small staff.

The coroner noted that the county receives a small state reimbursement for toxicology testing — a fraction of a statewide biennial appropriation — and estimated the local share at roughly $45,000. The coroner added that autopsies performed for the prison system generate occasional revenue but are not a steady source of funding.

Commissioners acknowledged those constraints and concluded the coroner’s session quickly given the limited budget complexity compared with other offices.