Douglas County Votes to Save Duet | Omaha News

Douglas County commissioners face a pivotal decision next week on whether to keep funding Duet, the agency supporting people with developmental disabilities, after a tense standoff over financial mismanagement. Duet responded to a March ultimatum with a reform plan: bringing in outside financial experts, cutting staff, and selling off assets — netting nearly $5 million to pay down debt. Crucially, buyers pledged to preserve residential group homes, ensuring continuity of care. While commissioners praised Tuesday’s progress and signaled likely contract renewal, they stressed Duet must prove sustained financial improvement. Families reacted mixed — some cautiously hopeful, others demanding more transparency and criticizing asset sales. Meanwhile, a sheriff’s investigation looms, with its findings expected by year’s end — potentially reshaping Duet’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bcd81afa8eae77a