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Commissioners debate auditor performance after finance director flags missing procedures
Summary
County administrators and the finance director told commissioners that key audit tests (fraud questionnaires, payroll/AP testing, cash‑handling) were not performed on the most recent audit. Commissioners discussed communicating expectations, revising the audit contract, or issuing an RFP but leaned toward asking the current firm to address gaps and returning to the issue after another season.
Administrators summarized feedback from the finance director and component units that the current auditor had not completed several tests the county expected, including fraud questionnaires, payroll and accounts‑payable sampling, and cash‑handling reviews. Administrator Warren told the board: "We did receive feedback from the treasurer as well with suggestions on if there are inroads that can be made with the current auditing firm...we will proceed at your direction."
Commissioners disagreed about the immediate response. Some urged patience and improved communication with the firm to add contract specificity; others said if the auditor failed to meet basic expectations, the county should seek a new vendor. The board directed administration and finance to revisit the contract language, identify the missing procedures, and, if the auditor is willing, negotiate added deliverables in writing; they also left open the option to issue a new RFP after a follow‑up season if concerns persist. No procurement action was taken at the meeting.
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