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County manager confirms state auditor special audit; IAFC to review fire operations next week

5899400 · October 8, 2025
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Interim county staff told the board the Office of the State Auditor authorized a full special audit of Dona Ana County; staff also announced an International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) team will conduct a three-day operational review of the fire department next week and invited two commissioners to participate.

County staff told the Board of County Commissioners that the Office of the State Auditor has authorized an external auditing firm to conduct a full special audit of Dona Ana County, and staff outlined next steps and related financial-review items.

Assistant County Manager Steven Lopez said he met with the auditing firm and a representative from the state auditor’s office and confirmed the auditors “have on their authority… the authority to do a full special audit” that can review all aspects of county operations. He said auditors are interviewing employees and evaluating…

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