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CCRPC auditor reports "unmodified" FY2025 audit; committee readies approval option
Summary
At its March 4 Executive Committee meeting, CCRPC staff and CBIZ auditor reviewed a draft FY2025 audit described as "unmodified." The committee agreed by consensus to recommend that the Board authorize the Executive Committee to approve the audit if no material changes materialize, and held a brief executive session with the auditor.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee reviewed a draft FY2025 audit from CBIZ at its March 4, 2026 meeting and agreed on a path to expedite final approval if the audit is not materially changed. "I'm about 80% done with the audit," CBIZ auditor Kyle Connors said, adding the work so far yields an "unmodified" report.
The review matters because the audit summarizes the Commission's financial position and federal compliance. Connors told the Committee that increases in revenue and expenses were driven by projects rather than administrative costs; his presentation showed a net position of approximately $145,000 when accounting for pension liability and an adjusted net position of about $832,000. He also reported that CBIZ tested internal controls and compliance for Highway Planning and Construction funds and the National Infrastructure Investments (RAISE) program and found no compliance issues.
Committee members discussed timing and process. Executive Director Charlie Baker reminded the group that the full Board needs at least 48 hours' advance notice before its March 18 meeting, and that producing a fully final, quality-checked audit in that window would be difficult. Forest Cohen, CCRPC business director, emphasized that any timing obstacles are his responsibility and not CBIZ's. Jeff Carr raised a related concern about public interpretation of financial terminology, noting that the phrase "net income" can alarm member municipalities that pay dues.
Rather than delay Board action, the Committee reached a consensus recommendation that the Board authorize the Executive Committee to approve the audit following the auditor's presentation, provided there are no material changes to the draft. The Committee entered a brief executive session with the auditor to discuss the draft and then returned to open session. No final Board vote on the audit occurred at this meeting; staff said they may call a special meeting only if material changes arise.
The Committee's next scheduled full Board meeting is March 18, 2026; staff said they will provide audit materials and any updates consistent with meeting-notice rules.
