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Warren County commissioners approve clean 2024 audit
Summary
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 11 to accept the county’s 2024 audit report, which officials described as a "clean audit" with no negative findings, comments or disallowed costs.
Warren County commissioners voted unanimously June 11 to approve the county’s 2024 audit report, marking the close of the 2024 fiscal audit process. The vote on Resolution 318-25 was recorded as James Kern III, Lori Ciesla and Jason Sarnoski: yes.
County Chief Financial Officer Kim Francisco told the commissioners the audit was final and without exception. "Clean audit, with no negative findings, no comments or recommendations and no disallowed costs," Francisco said, and thanked staff who contributed to the audit.
The approval followed a standard statutory process: the board certified receipt and review of the annual audit as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 and related Local Finance Board rules (N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5). The resolution notes the board reviewed the sections required by the Local Finance Board and authorized submission of the certification and affidavits.
Why it matters: a clean audit indicates the county’s books and financial controls for 2024 met the requirements set by state auditing rules and reduces the risk of statutorily required follow-up. The board formally recorded the vote and publicly acknowledged the CFO and staff for the result.
Additional details: The meeting packet and resolution (318-25) reference statutory obligations and potential penalties for noncompliance under R.S. 52:27BB-52. The minutes show routine financial items also approved that evening, including master voucher certifications totaling $6,037,789.54.
