County auditor reports clean opinion but flags repeat material weaknesses

Aug 21, 2026

The county's annual audit received an unmodified (clean) opinion, auditor Nate Baldererman told commissioners, but the audit identified four repeat material weaknesses in internal controls and several comments and recommendations; major programs tested included ARPA and Child Support Services.

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The county's financial statements received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion, auditor Nate Baldererman told the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, but the audit also identified repeat material weaknesses that officials must address.

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