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Eaton County IT audit, AT&T line surge and broadband BEAD bids prompt quick fixes and outreach
Summary
Eaton County's technology director told commissioners that a state-contracted IT audit is nearing completion, that IT staff averted a potential five-figure monthly AT&T bill by converting legacy lines or retiring unused ones, and that three broadband providers have asked for county letters of support under the federal BEAD program.
The county’s technology director updated commissioners on three technology matters: an in-progress state-contracted IT audit, a late AT&T notice of sharply higher charges for legacy analog lines and a countywide broadband push tied to federal BEAD funding.
IT audit. Eric, the county’s technology services director, said the State of Michigan contracted Dew Point to perform a comprehensive IT audit for Eaton County. Eric described a 225-item checklist and praised the county IT staff’s documentation. "They said that this was one of the better audits that they went through," he said. The audit remains open; Eric said the county expects a final report in the second quarter of 2025 and will present highlights to the board.
AT&T billing spike and mitigations. The county received a late AT&T notice that rates for…
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