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Bell County roundup: audit approved, plat actions, contract award; childcare tax‑exemption fails
Summary
The commissioners approved the FY2024 audit and awarded a construction contract for a county building annex, adopted precinct boundary adjustments, handled multiple plats, tabled a FEMA subgrant question and voted down a county property‑tax exemption for qualifying childcare facilities.
Bell County Commissioners Court on Monday completed a busy meeting that included approval of the county’s FY2024 annual audit, action on multiple plats and contracts, adoption of election‑precinct adjustments, and a failed motion to grant a county property‑tax exemption for qualifying child‑care facilities.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- FY2024 annual audit approved: The court accepted the external auditors’ report and approved the fiscal year 2024 comprehensive annual financial report after auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion with “no findings or material weaknesses.” Court materials noted the Bell County Auditor’s Office earned the Government Finance Officers Association certificate for financial reporting for the 44th consecutive year.
- Consent agenda: The court approved the consent agenda with one departmental item (the public assistance subgrant item) pulled for separate consideration.
- FEMA subgrant for Little Elm Creek tabled: The item…
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