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Burke County audit shows $205.6 million net position, one repeat finding in sheriff’s office
Summary
External auditors presented the fiscal year 2024 financial statements to the Burke County Board of Commissioners, reporting a $205.6 million net position, an 18% increase from the prior year, and one repeat finding related to the sheriff’s department’s internal controls.
Burke County commissioners heard an external auditor’s presentation of the fiscal year 2024 financial statements and a single repeat finding at their public meeting.
The county’s audited financial statements show a total net position of $205,635,000 as of Sept. 30, 2024, an increase of about $31.6 million (roughly 18%) from the prior year, the auditor reported. The county’s cash and investments were approximately $130,000,000 and capital assets, net of depreciation, were about $92.5 million.
The auditor, identified in meeting remarks as Bill Deal of the county’s audit firm, told commissioners the firm issued an unmodified opinion on…
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