THE DALLES — “Virtual implementation” of new financial accounting software saved Wasco County thousands of dollars, with $35,000 budgeted for travel coming in at about $1,500, and reduced service fees as well.

“We were one of the first to have a fully virtual implementation,” said Kayla Nelson, Wasco County finance manager. “It is still well under budget, we saved a lot on travel and service fees working remotely,” she told the board.