Charlevoix County tables request for forensic accounting services from Plante Moran

Apr 22, 2026

The board heard an estimate from Plante Moran for forensic accounting services (estimated $25,000–$30,000), declined immediate authorization of the requested $15,000 and voted to table the request until May 13 for further review; motion carried 5-0.

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County Administrator Kevin Shepard presented information from Plante Moran about forensic accounting services after the Treasurer requested an audit. The firm estimated the work would be billed hourly with a likely total between $25,000 and $30,000. Administrator Shepard asked the board to authorize $15,000 to begin work and said he would return with an update once funds were exhausted.

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