Beaufort County is planning to close its Human Services Department while keeping its programs, raising questions about why the department would close if its services will continue.
The department is scheduled to phase out of its current form after the fiscal year ends June 30, county administrator Michael Moore confirmed Wednesday. Its programs are scheduled to move over to Nexus Care, the former alcohol and drug department, unless council members decide to make additional changes.
The proposal, Moore said, is part of a 2025 county initiative aimed at modestly reducing millage while maintaining public services. Human Services is one of the county’s smallest departments, with only five total employees. The current budget sets aside $634,000 to the department, most of which goes toward salaries…