Supervisors direct county attorney to act after questions about airport authority finances and reporting

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday directed the county attorney’s office to take actions discussed in executive session relating to the Mohave County Airport Authority (MCAA) after staff and auditors’ communications raised questions about the authority’s financial reporting and lease compliance.

Clerk staff reported the county had received the MCAA’s compiled (non‑audited) financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The external CPA’s compilation engagement letter, forwarded to the board, noted that management elected to omit the disclosures ordinarily included with financial statements and that "no assurance" was provided. Development and finance staff told the board that the omission of disclosures and lack of audit‑level procedures leave external readers without the context needed to interpret the authority’s revenues and expenses.

Board members and public commenters questioned whether airport revenues and land‑sale proceeds were accounted for and spent consistent with FAA and lease requirements. The board discussed known FAA reporting forms (to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) and the airport’s categorization of traffic. Members said they will seek clarity on how aviation funds were used and whether expenditures complied with the hierarchy required for airport revenues.

After discussion the board voted to have the county attorney take the actions described in executive session. The county attorney’s office later indicated this would include legal review of leases, financial records and compliance with applicable FAA and lease obligations and, where appropriate, pursuit of remedies.