The county funds about 82% of the library system’s operating budget. Additionally, the budget is submitted to the County Exec for review and approved by the County Board.

“But library staff, including President and CEO Tonya Aikens, would not fully participate in the inquiry and steered auditor questions to its lawyer. It says that as a state agency it is not subject to oversight by the county auditor, and library staff have denied any wrongdoing.”

I’m confused as to how they are state employees.