After additional discussion on issues ranging from salary adjustments to timely billing for services, the new budget for the Dawson County Hospital District was given unanimous approval by the hospital board Tuesday evening.Listing projected total operating expenses at almost $18.5 million, that new budget is for the 2022-2023 fiscal year which begins this coming Friday, April 1.Reviewing the changes that had been made since extensive financial discussions by the board and administrators a few weeks ago, Chief Financial Officer Colby Reeves said the finished budget is the culmination of a six-month process.“It’s been a very long process, with lots of ...