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Board directs treasurer to file sworn reconciliations after audit concerns
Summary
Following finance committee concerns about account reconciliations and attorney bills paid from a restricted fund, the board required County Treasurer Tracey to file a sworn report by July 6, 2026, detailing bank reconciliations for Jan.–May 2026 and proof bank statements were uploaded into BS&A.
The Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners voted by consensus to require County Treasurer Tracey to submit a sworn report under MCL 46.11(k) by close of business on July 6, 2026. The report must include bank reconciliations for all accounts for Jan. 1–May 2026, reconciled to zero or explained, and evidence that bank statements for all accounts have been uploaded into the county's BS&A accounting software.
Finance Chair Commissioner Jeff Sieting told the board the measure followed concerns about unbudgeted or improperly charged attorney bills. The minutes state committee members identified approximately $30,000 in attorney-related bills charged to a restricted Tax Services fund that were not property-tax related; the board asked county counsel to verify compliance with county policy. The board also authorized continued support—training and process adjustments—to ensure monthly reconciliations are completed to facilitate the 2025 audit.
