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Texarkana board approves one-year audit engagement with Forvis Mazar's LLP amid questions over fee increases
Summary
The Texarkana Board of Directors approved a one-year audit engagement with Forvis Mazar's LLP on May 4, 2026 (6–1). Directors raised questions about recurring fee increases, limited competition among municipal audit firms, and the breakdown of invoice items including lease/SBITA testing and a possible single-audit.
The Texarkana Board of Directors voted 6–1 on May 4 to authorize a one-year audit engagement with Forvis Mazar's LLP at a $127,000 base fee — a 3% increase from 2024 — with additional fees estimated at $8,000–$10,000 for a potential single-audit and $3,000 for lease and SBITA testing.
Director Juel, who asked that the audit engagement item be pulled for discussion, questioned the board about past payments and whether staff had pursued other firms for comparison. Juel asked whether the city knew the…
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