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Board approves three-year audit contract with Baker Tilly, staff cites $17,500 savings

Kootenai County Board of Commissioners · May 27, 2026
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Summary

County staff recommended Baker Tilly for independent financial statement audits for FY2026'FY2028 and said the award would reduce budgeted audit costs by $17,500; the commissioners approved the three-year contract.

The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners approved a three-year contract with Baker Tilly to provide independent financial statement audit services for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

Staff told the board they reviewed submissions from multiple firms and recommended Baker Tilly as the best overall value. The presenter said the recommended contract would result in a $17,500 decrease in budgeted audit costs. A commissioner moved to award the audit contract to Baker Tilly and the motion carried.

The board did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript. Staff noted the award spans FY2026 through FY2028 and that contract specifics will be handled by the auditor department and county procurement staff.

The county will finalize contract terms with Baker Tilly following the board's approval.