County clarifies ambulance service deficit and donation governance

Day County Auditor Tonya Lehman stated at the Sept. 1 Day County Commission meeting the actual Day County Ambulance Service (DCAS) budget shortfall for 2025 was $34,508.23, not the number previously reported.

Reporter & Farmer later independently verified that number through a report provided by Lehman’s office. The $120,000 number was originally stated at the Aug. 3 commission meeting by Justi…