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Commissioners ask staff to research audits for rescue-squad agreement before voting
Summary
After reviewing proposed updates to the county's rescue-squad agreement, Alleghany County commissioners directed staff to consult the county auditor and return recommendations on audit frequency and contract protections for action at the next meeting.
Alleghany County commissioners on Monday heard proposed updates to the county's rescue-squad agreement and directed staff to research audit requirements and return recommended contract language at the next meeting.
County staff said the proposed edits mirror recent changes to fire-department contracts and add routine protections for the county, including requirements that operators hold valid driver's licenses. Commissioners and staff discussed whether to require full financial audits or place the rescue squad in an auditor rotation with fire departments.
Finance and legal staff noted the county lacks recent audited financials for the rescue squad and that requiring an annual full audit could be onerous for a single volunteer-run squad. Commissioners asked county auditors to advise on frequency and cost, and asked staff to return recommended wording and schedule for inclusion in the contract.
No formal vote was taken; the item was presented for information and commissioners set it for action at the next meeting after staff research.
