Milwaukee County Supervisor Kathleen Vincent has called for an audit of the county’s employee benefits contracts, focusing on recent agreements managed by the Department of Human Resources’ Total Rewards Division. The contracts under review include those with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx.
According to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisor release, the contracts with UHC and Optum Rx expired on December 31, 2025, leaving the county temporarily exposed to financial risk. Concerns were raised by the Office of the Comptroller and the Office of Corporation Counsel about whether the negotiations followed proper procedures, including the Request for Proposals process and compliance with Section 56.30(5) of the Milwaukee Code of General Ordinances.
The proposed audit will review whether the contracting process met county standards and timelines. Vincent’s resolution aims to ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to county law. The resolution is scheduled for review in the March committee cycle, and if approved, the audit could lead to improvements in how future benefits contracts are negotiated and managed.
