Board approves internal school funds audit contract with Matlock Clements at $35,000

The Hickman County Board of Education approved entering into an internal school funds audit agreement with Matlock Clements of Murfreesboro for the upcoming school year at a fee noted in the meeting as $35,000.

Staff said Matlock Clements has performed audits for the district the previous two years and was recommended by the prior audit firm and by the state. The agreement had already been signed by the firm; the board’s action gave final approval to continue the engagement for the next audit cycle.

Board members asked whether fees had increased; staff stated the fee figure as $35,000 during the discussion. No additional details on the audit scope, start date beyond “the audit will begin next August,” or reporting timeline were provided at the meeting.

The motion to approve passed by voice vote.