The county footed the bill for critical detention-related COVID care, thinking they would be reimbursed by FEMA. But after spending millions and requesting repayment, FEMA is denying most of it, approving only about 12 percent of the costs.
Now, the county is appealing.
“From what I understand, the state told them that we didn’t need that money. And so they gave it back, and we’re appealing saying, no, actually, we do need that money. Please give it back to us.” said Commissioner David Stout…