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Cameron County auditors report a clean FY2025 audit; commissioners approve insurance renewal and JAG allocations
Summary
Auditors presented an unqualified opinion on Cameron County's FY2025 financials; commissioners approved a 10-month insurance renewal option (option 2a) and agreed to distribute a $22,766 JAG allocation across law enforcement and related departments.
Cameron County's external auditors presented the county's annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2025, and delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion to the Commissioners Court on April 21.
Auditors told the court total county assets stood at about $214 million, liabilities near $58 million and an ending fund balance of approximately $147 million. The general fund balance was reported at about $52.8 million, representing roughly 153 days of working capital — above the county policy target of about 90 days, auditors said.
On insurance, an insurance broker presented three options for renewal. Staff noted the county could increase the loss limit from $30 million to $40 million for an additional premium around $75,118, or reduce wind and hail deductibles for an added premium near $73,400. After discussion the court approved option 2a: a 10-month renewal at a $30 million limit with wind/hail deductibles set at 3% and 1%, a choice commissioners said balanced near-term savings with protection against large-loss events.
The court also conducted a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) local solicitation. The total regional allotment is $83,138 and Cameron County's share is $22,766. The court approved the county distribution as recommended: Sheriff’s Department $12,000; Constable Precinct 2 $2,571.71; Park Rangers $4,140; County Court at Law No. 5 $626.99; Pretrial Services $3,427.30.
Why it matters: An unqualified audit signals the county's financial statements meet professional standards and improves transparency for taxpayers. The insurance decision reflects a risk-management judgment with trade-offs between premium cost and deductible exposure; the JAG allocation directs a relatively small federal grant to local public-safety functions.
What’s next: County staff will finalize the insurance policy on the approved option and proceed with implementation; JAG funds will be distributed per the court-approved allocations.
