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Commissioners accept FY 2024 audit; auditors cite staffing and internal-control strain
Summary
The board accepted the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 audit, which presented materially correct financial statements but noted that understaffing and turnover left the finance department months behind and exposed control risks; county finance staff described reforms underway.
Harris County commissioners on Aug. 19 accepted the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 annual audit after the external auditor reported that the county’s financial statements “present fairly, in all material respects” in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, while also flagging internal-control weaknesses caused by prolonged understaffing and turnover.
Stephen Voynich, CPA and partner with Robinson Grimes and Company, told the board that the audit was late primarily because the finance department was seven to eight months behind when new staff arrived, and that “if that’s the case, then the internal controls are not being maintained.” Voynich said the audit team found some improper…
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