Meriwether County audit shows clean opinion and $1.83 million unassigned surplus; board to review options

Apr 28, 2026

County auditors issued an unmodified opinion for FY2025; the General Fund ended with roughly $16.07 million and $1,829,483 in unassigned, uncommitted funds above the six‑month reserve. Commissioners scheduled a May 11 work session to consider options for the surplus.

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Will Derzis of Mauldin & Jenkins presented Meriwether County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2025, reporting an unmodified (clean) audit opinion and an overall net position of about $40 million.

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