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Montezuma County adopts resolution to seek forensic audit of sheriff's timekeeping if internal report not produced by Sept. 1
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 82026 directing that if the sheriff does not provide internal affairs investigation results by Sept. 1, the county will pursue independent review or a five-year forensic audit of timekeeping practices, with up to $50,000 authorized.
Montezuma County commissioners adopted Resolution 82026 directing county staff to seek independent review or a forensic audit of timekeeping practices at the Sheriff's Office if the sheriff does not transmit the results of an internal affairs investigation by Sept. 1.
Robert Dobry read the resolution on the record, which states that county administration raised a timekeeping payroll issue in May 2026 and formally requested the full internal affairs investigation results on July 6. The resolution says that "if the Board of County Commissioners has not received the requested investigation results by September 1, the county will seek independent review of the internal affairs investigation or move forward with a forensic audit of timekeeping practices at the Sheriff's Office going back 5 years to independently establish the appropriate oversight, expending up to $50,000."
Commissioners moved, seconded and voted to approve the resolution. The action formalizes a board deadline and an authorized expenditure amount should an independent review or forensic audit be required. The board said the measure is intended to ensure independent verification of the internal review process and to restore oversight if the requested materials are not provided.
