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Commission approves $905,000 audit contract after member raises concern about 50% price jump
Summary
Shelby County commissioners approved a FY2025 audit contract not to exceed $905,000 despite one member's concern about a 50% increase from prior auditor spending; the committee recommended the item and the consent passed after discussion about deadlines and procurement timelines.
Commissioners approved an audit contract for FY2025 at an amount not to exceed $905,000 during the Aug. 25 meeting after brief discussion about procurement timelines and prior costs.
Commissioner Ford said the commission needed to improve procurement timing and questioned a perceived jump from prior auditor costs, calling it “a 50% uptick” compared with past spending on the county auditor. The committee reported a favorable recommendation; the chair put the item on the consent agenda and the item passed on voice vote.
Commissioners urged attention to timing so the county finance office can meet state deadlines for financial reporting and to avoid late contracting that may increase costs. The commission did not change the contract award during the meeting.
