Town Of Benson Facing Serious Financial Issues

Not Enough Cash On Hand To Cover Current Expenses

BENSON – The Town of Benson owes more money than they have cash on hand. That’s what members of the Benson Town Council were told during a special-called meeting Monday night.

Former State Auditor Beth Wood, who is now the director of rural government services at a private accounting firm, was summoned last week to take a look at Benson’s cash position and report her findings.

The report caught town commissioners by surprise. They were shocked to learn the Town of Benson appears to be broke…

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