Audit flags missing tax-verification paperwork in two rezoning files

Sep 9, 2026

County audit staff reported two rezoning requests lacked retained property-tax verification paperwork but confirmed the parcels had no delinquent taxes; staff suggested cross-training to prevent future retention gaps.

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The Columbia County Audit Committee heard on Sept. 8, 2026, that audit staff found two rezoning files missing retained property-tax verification paperwork. Chair opened the meeting and the staff member presenting the audit reported the finding during the planning department review.

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