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Ware County staff recommends Carr, Riggs & Ingram for audit services
Summary
After reviewing three proposals, staff recommended Carr, Riggs & Ingram for a four‑year audit contract at $325,815 including required single‑audit services; commissioners discussed auditor rotation and timeliness of past audits.
Ware County staff recommended awarding a four‑year auditing contract to Carr, Riggs & Ingram for $325,815, including single‑audit services required when grant funding exceeds the federal threshold, during the commission work session.
Staff reviewed three proposals and said the recommended firm offered a fixed price for the single‑audit and a predictable total cost. Commissioners expressed concerns about frequent late audits in recent years and discussed the merits of rotating auditors periodically; one commissioner recommended considering rotation while another emphasized the importance of timely completion to avoid jeopardizing grant funding.
"If we don't get those audits done in a timely manner, then we could lose grant funding," a commissioner said, noting timeliness was a key factor in the recommendation.
The commission moved the recommendation forward to a formal agenda for approval. Staff said the current auditor has performed for many years and their review balanced cost, experience and historical performance.
Next steps: staff will place the audit contract award on a future meeting agenda for formal approval.
