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Beaufort County keeps existing auditor for another year; commissioners debate rotating audits
5867102 · May 8, 2025
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Summary
After commissioners pulled the audit contract from the consent agenda, the board voted to accept the current auditor for an additional year amid debate over audit rotation, independence and bid costs; some commissioners urged putting audits out to bid next year.
The board voted to keep Beaufort County's existing auditing firm on contract for another year after a discussion on audit length and the benefits of rotating auditors.
A commissioner asked why the county has used the same auditor for six to nine years and cited recommendations that audit firms be changed every three…
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