Freestone County delays audit filing after posting errors; commissioners approve new audit engagement

Nov 6, 2025

County treasurer reported retroactive posting errors that delayed the FY2024 audit work; commissioners voted to enter an engagement with Davis, Hyman & Company for the FY2025 audit with a not‑to‑exceed fee of $35,000.

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Freestone County officials said the county’s books required corrections after posting errors retroactively altered April balances, delaying the completion and submission of the auditors’ report for the prior fiscal year. The treasurer told the court staff identified the posting errors, completed reconciliations through September and were working to finalize September entries before the audit could be filed.

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