On January 14, 2026, McHenry County’s Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution to reclassify court interpreter reimbursements for the fiscal year 2025 as revenue. This decision aims to provide a more accurate financial representation of how state reimbursements offset interpreter expenses, addressing past accounting concerns. The committee, while reviewing the resolution, examined previous practices that incorrectly recorded these reimbursements against expense lines.
Carrie, a representative from the court administration, explained that earlier methods involved depositing state reimbursements into expense accounts, causing complications in financial reporting. The committee also discussed potential interpreter fraud reported in other jurisdictions but received assurances that the FY’25 figures would adequately cover outstanding bills.
This resolution is viewed as an administrative adjustment that will not increase the county's overall spending. Staff are set to finalize necessary accounting entries in line with the approved changes, integrating the FY’25 amounts into official budget documents. The committee’s actions reflect a commitment to refining financial practices and enhancing transparency in the management of public funds.