ADP Budget Debate Turns Heated Over Staffing, Costs
May 13, 2026 by Allison Wilson

The Geauga County Automatic Data Processing board’s discussion over its draft budget turned sour May 4 as board members clashed over staffing levels and technology costs.

The Geauga County Automatic Data Processing board’s discussion over its draft budget turned sour May 4 as board members clashed over staffing levels and technology costs. The draft budget, which will be submitted to the Geauga County Commissioners for approval, is largely unchanged from last year save for a 3% salary increase, ADP Chief Deputy Administrator Frank Antenucci said. Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri, who sits on the board alongside Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder, said he would abstain from the vote due to concerns about the number of employees. “I’ll abstain from the vote,” he said. “But I just think there’s...