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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />STAFF REPORT FOR FINANCE STUDY SESSION <br />STUDY SESSION <br />DATE: <br />AGENDA ITEM: <br />ACTION REQUESTED <br />LEAD STAFF: <br />Treasurer <br />February 19, 2026 <br />Penny Shortage <br />No Decision — Informational only <br />Amy Cziske, Treasurer <br />BACKGROUND: The US Treasury has ceased minting new pennies for circulation; <br />therefore, our primary banking partner may not be able to fulfill <br />our penny orders, which may make it difficult for departments <br />and offices to make change. At this time, it is recommended that <br />departments and offices request exact change for cash <br />transactions until we receive guidance from the state. I have been <br />in contact with all county departments and offices that accept <br />cash, and all agree that requesting exact change won't be an issue. <br />RECOMMENDATION: None. <br />ATTACHMENT(S): Memo to departments and offices. <br />