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Fergus County selects JCCS for three-year audit engagement; first-year price listed at $59,500
Summary
Commissioners approved a three-year engagement with auditing firm JCCS, with a proposed maximum price of $59,500 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; the firm outlined higher amounts for subsequent years in its proposal.
Fergus County commissioners approved a three-year auditing engagement with JCCS at their Aug. 11 meeting after staff opened bids following cancellation by the previous auditor.
Staff described JCCS as an auditing firm with experience working with local governments and nonprofit partners; a staff member said the firm is “very professional” and recommended the contract. The proposal lists a proposed maximum price of $59,500 for the financial statement audit and preparation for the year ending June 30, 2025; JCCS’s proposal indicates higher fees in years two and three, noted in the packet.
Commissioner (Speaker 5) moved to accept the proposed engagement; the motion was seconded and commissioners voted to approve the contract. Commissioners and staff acknowledged that statewide scarcity of auditors has driven costs up and that securing a qualified firm was a priority.
Next steps: county finance staff will finalize the contract with JCCS and coordinate the audit schedule for the fiscal year ending 06/30/2025.
