Audit finds county revenues grew

Ida County’s first audit following the disruption of the initial spike of COVID paints a solid picture for Ida County with revenues up and expenses down.

The results of the 2021 findings by the state auditor’s office show revenues were up $1.3 million, a growth of 16.2 percent for Ida County.

Growth was due to increases in tax revenue, among other areas.

Property tax revenues were up $145,000 for the county while tax increment financing revenues climbed a quarter of a million dollars, at $252,000 over the previous year.