Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tara Hazelbaker, Finance Director
Submitted by: Jolie Rider, Administrative Support Specialist III
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contract to Audit Federal Awards with State of Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract to Audit Federal Awards with State of Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts beginning March 25, 2026, and ending March 25, 2027.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: State Auditors will perform an audit of the federal assistance received by the Baldwin County Commission.
Previous Commission action/date: 06/03/2025 - Approved the previous Audit Contract for the period beginning April 30, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Not to Exceed $20,492
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051700.51640
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: Chairman to sign the Agreement and return the signed contract electronically or mail by May 25, 2026.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Commission Administration; Jolie Rider and Tara Hazelbaker, Finance and Accounting
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - Prepare correspondence and Email to Jolie Ryder and Tara Hazelbaker. Finance and Accounting staff - Email signed copy of contract to:
Via Email Only - (Nicole.peagler@alexaminers.gov)
Nicole A. Peagler
Executive Assistant to Chief Examiner
Examiners of Public Accounts
cc: Roger Rendleman
Brian Underwood
Tara Hazelbaker
Dana Austin
Aislinn Stone
Christie Bezoari
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Contract.