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Auditors give Duplin County an unqualified opinion for 2024; county finance staff praised
Summary
External auditors presented the county's 2024 audited financial statements, delivering an unqualified (clean) opinion and noting strong general-fund balances and cooperation from county staff.
External auditors presented Duplin County's 2024 financial audit and issued an unqualified, or "clean," opinion on the county's financial statements and compliance with major programs.
The auditor said the financial statements and notes were complete and that federal and state single-audit requirements were met. The presenter summarized the audit approach and highlighted one repeat finding related to Medicaid recertification and two prior-period presentation adjustments that did not affect the county's overall fund balance. "We have an unqualified or clean opinion. That's the top opinion," the auditor said.
The presenter said the county's general-fund balance and reserves were strong, noting the county's fund balance was "very strong" and that the general fund was well above recommended thresholds. The audit team commended county finance staff and management for cooperation; commissioners and staff praised the finance director for delivering the statements on time.
The board did not take formal action on the audit beyond receiving the presentation. The auditors provided a copy of the financial statements and supplemental schedules to commissioners and reported that the county's financial position is solid based on the fiscal year 2024 work.
