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County audit returns unmodified opinions; tourism and United Way report increases in visitors and local services
Summary
External auditors gave Randolph County an unmodified opinion for fiscal 2023–24; tourism and United Way presenters reported higher visitor spending, occupancy tax revenue, and nonprofit partner outcomes.
Randolph County's auditors reported unmodified opinions on the county’s June 30, 2024 financial statements and on compliance testing for federal and state grant programs, the audit director told the Board of Commissioners.
April Adams, engagement director for the audit firm, said the audit yielded “unmodified opinions,” meaning auditors found the financial statements free from material misstatement and that the county’s tested federal and state programs complied with applicable requirements. Adams also said auditors found no material weaknesses in internal controls and reported no required correcting adjustments.
Commissioners thanked county finance staff for the result and discussed providing more frequent financial summaries to the board. Will, Randolph County’s finance director, and commissioners said they would pursue options for monthly or bimonthly numerical reports to give the board more up-to-date financial information.
Two external presenters delivered informational reports following the audit. Amber (TDA) presented the Travel Development Authority’s 2023 annual report, saying Randolph County tourism generated $189.5 million in visitor spending in 2023, a 6.1% increase from 2022, and reported $1,406,998 in occupancy-tax revenue. Amber also reported increased visitor-center contacts and social-media reach tied to a “Year of the Trail” marketing effort.
Samantha, the new executive director of United Way of Randolph County, presented United Way’s 2023–24 annual report. She said United Way directed $477,226 to local nonprofit partners, supporting more than 51,000 residents with services including senior meals, summer youth programming and 2-1-1 referral services. The presenter also reported over $578,000 in pledges for the 2024–25 campaign, approaching a $600,000 goal.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about tourism metrics and thanked United Way and TDA staff for partnership with county programs. No formal board action was required on the presentations.
