Audit shows revenue up, spending down

A report from State Auditor David Vaudt shows Washington County brought in nearly $26 million in tax revenue during the fiscal year that ended June 30th. The report shows the county retained 7.5% more revenue for county operations versus the last fiscal year. Washington County spent $15-million, down a little more than 16% versus last year. Transportation, public safety along with health and social services were the biggest expenses identified in the state report.