Sheridan County hires two firms for audit services covering FY2026–2028

The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved two contracts on March 17 to cover audit preparation and financial and compliance audit services for fiscal years 2026–2028. Commissioner Lonnie J. Wright moved to accept the proposed bid from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard (PMCH) for Audit Preparation Engagement Services; the motion passed unanimously.

County Clerk Eda Schunk Thompson and Administrative Director Cameron Duff reported the finance committee recommended splitting the scope: PMCH will provide audit preparation services estimated at $192,000 over three years with a first-year fee of $61,000, while Jones-Simkins LLC was recommended for professional financial and compliance audit services at $228,500 over three years with a first-year fee of $75,500. "Motion by Commissioner Wright to accept the proposed bid from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard (PMCH) for Audit Preparation Engagement Services to Sheridan County for FY2026-2028," is recorded in the meeting minutes as the formal motion.

The finance committee that reviewed proposals included Treasurer Katie Araas, Clerk Thompson, Commissioner Christi Haswell and Administrative Director Duff; Clerk Thompson expressed gratitude to those members for their work on the procurement. Commissioners present thanked the committee and approved both awards by unanimous vote. The awards authorize the county to proceed with contracting under the terms presented; the minutes do not specify exact contract start dates beyond FY2026 coverage.