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Board renews external audit agreement for 2026 at estimated $70,000

Bonner County Board of County Commissioners · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners voted to renew the county's external financial audit agreement for FY2026 with the firm named in the record, for an estimated total fee of $70,000 (including federal single-audit work).

Commissioner (Speaker 7) presented a memorandum recommending renewal of the county's external financial audit agreement with the firm named in the packet and estimated fees of $59,000 for the audit plus $11,000 for the federal single audit, for a total of $70,000. He noted the firm has conducted prior audits and that best practice typically limits continuous engagement to five years without market outreach.

A motion to renew the agreement for the 2026 external audit for a total of $70,000 was moved and seconded; the board voted and the motion passed. One commissioner suggested a competitive request for proposals when the county reaches a five-year term with the same firm.