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kid dyn-o-mite 
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Posted on: Apr. 26 2004,3:30 am |
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Historically, county governments cannot use private certified public accountants (CPA) to conduct audits, it's currently an obligation that is now required to be done by the state auditor.
There has been some talk at the state level about changing those rules and allowing our county to hire its own auditor. Question:
We've seen what happens when government buys its own studies and of course the courthouse debacle. Is this a good idea? Couldn't the 4-1 just hire a friendly CPA?
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collector
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Posted on: Apr. 26 2004,8:20 pm |
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Sure they could. That doesn't mean they could hire a friendly one and get away with it. With their (the CPA) report being signed and sworn to, they would be subject to penalty for failing to report accurately or legally anything they found. I can't believe any CPA would put their life and career on the line for any governmental body no matter how friendly they might seem.
For once I think you have a good question and a fair analogy and I give you credit for that. Posts like that will generate good responses.
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kid dyn-o-mite
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Posted on: Apr. 26 2004,8:36 pm |
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What would be the advantages and disadvantages of allowing counties to hire their own auditors...Why change it? Doesn't that just contribute to the "good ol boys club" mentality we're all so tired of?
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