Grand County seeks outside accounting help following audit findings

Grand County commissioners voted Nov. 4 to seek proposals for outside accounting help after internal audits found weaknesses in how the county checks payments, maintains financial records and tracks money restricted to specific uses. Grand County Commission Vice Chair Bill Winfield speaks at the commission’s Nov. 4 meeting, where he proposed seeking outside financial controller services following internal audits. Photo by Andrew Christiansen The 4-2 vote directs county administration to develop a request for proposals for financial controller services, allowing firms to describe the work they would perform and what they would charge. Commissioners did not approve a contract or create a permanent employee position. County internal auditor GPP Analytics recommended a qualified controller under the elected clerk-auditor to oversee daily accounting, resolve discrepancies and coordinate financial reporting, with a separate qualified person reviewing the controller’s work.

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