Auditors give Benton County clean opinion; internal-control items and GASB changes noted
External auditors reported a clean (unmodified) opinion on Benton County's financial statements, described recurring internal-control deficiencies and noted new GASB guidance affecting compensated absences. Commissioners asked for clarification about specific adjustments and investment mark-to-market effects.
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Benton County officials were told Friday that outside auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the county's 2024 financial statements, but raised recurring internal-control items and outlined upcoming accounting standard changes that could affect future reporting.
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