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External auditors give Adams County an unmodified 2024 opinion; single-audit notes state reimbursement issue in foster care
Summary
Adams County’s external auditors presented their 2024 results at a study session, issuing an unmodified audit opinion on the county’s financial statements while identifying several areas for follow-up and improvement.
Adams County’s external auditors presented their 2024 results at a study session, issuing an unmodified audit opinion on the county’s financial statements while identifying several areas for follow-up and improvement.
John Paul LaChavalier of CliftonLarsonAllen told commissioners the audit produced a clean opinion — formally called an “unmodified” opinion — meaning the firm believes the financial statements are materially correct. He noted the audit also produced a single-audit review of federal-award programs, as the county received about $142 million in federal awards during 2024.
Why it matters: An unmodified opinion is the standard expected for government financial statements and signals that the county’s financial reporting is reliable. The audit also identified items that require management attention, which the county must address to preserve financial controls and…
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