County staff recommend continuing three-year contract with Cost Advisory Services for reimbursement support

Jul 22, 2026

Auditor recommended a three-year agreement with Cost Advisory Services, Inc. at $7,750 per year to support cost-allocation reimbursements; staff said the expense is not an increase and yields roughly $103,000 in recoveries.

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Julie Persons told the board that Cost Advisory Services, Inc. has provided this niche consulting for many Iowa counties and that the county has historically used three-year contracts with the firm. She described the $7,750 annual fee as consistent with prior contracts and as yielding far more in recoveries.

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