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TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas has suspended income-tax refunds and may not be able to pay employees on time, the state’s budget director said Monday.
The state doesn’t have enough money in its main budget account to pay its bills, prompting Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to suggest transferring $225 million from other accounts throughout state government. But the move required approval from legislative leaders, and Republican leaders refused Monday.
Budget Director Duane Goossen said that without the money, he’s not sure the state can meet its payroll. State employees are scheduled to be paid Friday.
Goossen said the state stopped processing income- tax refunds last week.
