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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sutter County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
IHSS provider wage increase
In-home supportive services providers in Sutter County will see their hourly wage rise from $17.90 to $18.40, with the total rate going from $20.04 to $20.58 an hour starting January 1, 2027. Better pay aims to help retain the caregivers that elderly and disabled residents depend on.
State IST growth-cap penalty
The county is asking the state to waive a $153,000 penalty for exceeding its felony Incompetent to Stand Trial referral cap, pointing to its jail reentry and behavioral health programs.
Proposed Grant Consulting Contract (Tabled)
A $225,000, three-year deal with the California Counties Foundation would provide strategic grant services, but supervisors want more research and a list of participating counties before committing.
Four-Year Audit Backlog (Fiscal Years 2022-2025)
The board was scheduled to authorize Smith & Newell to audit four fiscal years of district finances at once — a sign the district's books have not been independently audited in some time.