We are all human beings, and as human beings, we occasionally make errors. Sometimes, our errors involve inconsequential trivialities and are barely even noticed; other times, they are larger and more impactful, and, as a result, everyone notices.

But, large or small, noticed or otherwise, we’ve found the best way to address an error- any error – is to acknowledge it; correct it, if possible; accept responsibility for it; and, probably most importantly, determine precisely how the error occurred, share those findings with all who may have been affected and develop a plan to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

In late April and early May, the Routt County Treasurer’s Office was faced with just such a situation, when several taxing entities in the county were underpaid the April property tax revenues due them. In total, the underpayment amounted to about $5.8 million.

Read more at Steamboat Today.