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Cochran approves consulting and audit contracts to complete city audit
Summary
The council approved hiring Symphona Consultants for accounting consulting and Nicholls-Cauley to prepare the city audit; Symphona will complete preliminary work and then turn records to Nicholls‑Cauley for the formal audit.
The Cochran City Council voted July 11 to contract with Symphona Consultants of Dublin, Ga., for accounting consultant services and to hire Nicholls‑Cauley (Dublin) to prepare the city's audit. City Manager Richard Newbern described Symphona's qualifications and the urgency of finishing the city's audit; an engagement letter was provided to council members. Councilmember Jimmy Jones moved approval to contract with Symphona; Councilmember Gary Ates seconded and the motion passed 5–0.
Council then approved contracting with Nicholls‑Cauley to perform the formal audit after Symphona completes preliminary work and turns the books over. Newbern told the council an engagement letter from Nicholls‑Cauley was provided. Councilmember Gary Ates moved to approve Nicholls‑Cauley, seconded by Councilmember Jimmy Jones; the motion passed 5–0.
The minutes record approval of both contracts but do not include engagement letter details, contract values, or specific deadlines. The city clerk or finance office can provide executed agreements and timelines.
