State Auditor James Brown Joins Land Board Colleagues in Approving More Than $400,000 in New Revenue for Montana Schools at August Meeting

HELENA, Mont. — Montana State Auditor James Brown joined his Land Board colleagues in approving more than $400,000 in new revenue for schools across the Treasure State at the group’s August meeting.

The Montana Constitution entrusts Auditor Brown and other Land Board members with serving as stewards of the state’s trust lands, which are managed for the benefit of Montana’s educational institutions and other trust beneficiaries.

“I’m proud to support current and future generations of Montana students by responsibly managing our state trust lands as a member of the Land Board,” Auditor Brown said. “Our work is critical to the wellbeing of Treasure State schools and landscapes alike.”

The Land Board approved an estimated $400,532 in new revenue at their August meeting, including:

– $372,242 from timber sales
– $28,190 from easements

The Land Board, which consists of the top five statewide elected officials, manages millions of acres of state trust lands. The board ensures financial returns for trust beneficiaries and responsible land stewardship for future generations of Montanans.

For more information about the Land Board, visit csimt.gov/land-board.

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