Auditor flags cash-reconciliation and legacy budgeting errors that leave a mid-year shortfall
Kerber Rose presented an unmodified 2025 audit but flagged repeat control weaknesses (material adjustments, lack of segregation of duties, late cash reconciliations); county finance staff said legacy budgeting errors and mixing capital/operating items produced a corrected shortfall that will require targeted cuts or levy adjustments.
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Greg Patel, audit partner from Kerber Rose, told the board the 2025 financial statements carry an unmodified opinion but the engagement identified repeat findings: financial-reporting adjustments, issues preparing federal/state-award schedules, lack of segregation of duties and untimely or inaccurate cash reconciliations. "The most significant finding in my opinion is to develop a cash reconciliation process," Patel said, recommending a timely review (e.g., 1015 days after month end) and oversight as the county migrates to Tyler Munis.
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