A physical copy of the county's annual financial report for 2022. (Ryan Crowe/FCR)
FLOYDADA – “You guys have been a boring client for me, I appreciate it.”
With that statement, CPA Rick Knapp finished his presentation to the Floyd County Commissioners Monday morning, saying the county is in good financial health. The report states the county’s net assets for the year increased by more than half a million dollars in 2022, with tax revenues increasing by just under $30,000. “All in all, you worked within your means.” he said of the county’s budget and planning for fiscal year 2022.
Knapp also heaped plenty of praise on county treasurer Lori Morales. “Lori’s doing an excellent job. She’s keeping good books. You’ve got a good team there,” he told Commissioners while looking at Morales and assistant treasurer Linda Nichols. Knapp’s only recommendation before departure was for the county to determine a way to best report income from investments, calling that a good problem to have. “That’s what you want. No scandals, no deficiencies.”
Commissioners started the meeting by takin a moment to recognize the life of former County Judge Bill Hardin, who died last week at the age of 96, with Commissioner Nathan Johnson praying for his family. Judge Marty Lucke then spoke about Hardin, crediting him with encouraging Lucke to seek the judgeship. “He faithfully served Floyd County for 20 years,” Lucke said. “He was a friend.”
Services for the former judge are set for Thursday, February 16 at First Baptist Church of Floydada.
