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Commissioners press for itemized Baker Tilly invoices and bond reimbursements
Summary
Commissioners reviewed multiple Baker Tilly invoices, questioned charges tied to a long-term financial plan and judgment bond, and directed staff to itemize which hours should be charged to the bond fund vs. general fund; professional services budget was revised down to a pragmatic cushion figure.
The Scott County board examined invoices from Baker Tilly covering budget support, long-term financial planning and work connected to a judgment bond. Commissioners raised questions about how much of the firm’s bill should be paid from the bond proceeds and how much is council-related budget work.
Chair (speaker 1) summarized line items: in-person budget support billed at $6,334.45, remote final-form review at $2,385, and a long-term financial plan connected to the bond at $15,554. Commissioners asked staff to separate bond-related charges so bond funds can reimburse the general fund where appropriate. One commissioner proposed reducing the professional services line to $10,000 to reflect expected virtual work and to leave a modest cushion; the board indicated support for that conservative estimate for routine budget services while staff follows up on bond reimbursement paperwork.
The board also discussed whether municipalities that will use the county’s fiscal-management services (the "MUST" arrangement discussed in the hearing) should share Baker Tilly costs. Commissioners agreed to an informal split with Scottsburg and Austin to help cover necessary consulting for multijurisdictional planning work and to return with a detailed cost allocation.
