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Winnebago County accepts RFP from Gardner and Company for county audit
Summary
The board accepted an RFP and awarded the county audit to Gardner and Company after noting recruiting pressures in audit firms and modest fee increases; the award was approved by voice vote.
The board opened bids for the county audit and accepted a bid from Gardner and Company.
Members discussed the difficulty many counties have had finding audit firms and noted that the incumbent has experience with the county. One member said audit firms are having trouble hiring staff and that retaining the same firm offers continuity. A motion to accept the RFP from Gardner and Company for the audit was made and approved by voice vote.
The board recorded the award and will follow procurement procedures to finalize the contract. No further detail on the contract value or term was provided in the meeting record.
The board also noted the rising costs related to auditing services but judged the single bid reasonable given market conditions.
