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Harford County Auditor to retire June 30; FY2027 audit plan presented to advisory board
Summary
County Auditor Chrystal Brooks announced her upcoming retirement and the Office presented a proposed FY2027 audit plan; Council President Pat Vincenti said the County Council would address the auditor vacancy later at its meeting the same evening.
Chrystal Brooks, Harford County Auditor, is retiring effective June 30, 2026, a development referenced during the Audit Advisory Board meeting on May 26 when board members discussed succession and the FY2027 audit plan.
Brad DeLauder presented the proposed FY2027 Audit Plan, describing the audits scheduled for the coming fiscal year and explaining the Office selected those audits based on a county-wide risk assessment. Board members expressed satisfaction with the proposed plan.
Jeff Kordela asked about the ongoing search for a new County Auditor following the retirement announcement. Pat Vincenti, identified in the minutes as Council President, responded that the County Council would address the matter later that evening at its meeting.
The minutes record that Brooks had announced her retirement during a prior Audit Advisory Board meeting; the Office added an Exit Audit linked to the separation of the Director of Inspections, Licensing, and Permits (Rich Truitt) during this audit cycle. The advisory board did not take formal action on the auditor vacancy at the May 26 meeting and deferred to the County Council for next steps.
The board adjourned at 4:45 p.m.; the next Audit Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Sept. 1, 2026.
