Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan, chaired by Steve Yoder. The sole purpose of the meeting was to review audit service proposals and interview prospective audit firms. No formal votes were taken; the Board reached a consensus directing County Administrator Dyer to gather additional information before a final decision.
Other Business
The Board interviewed four audit service firms via Zoom regarding proposals to provide county audit services:
- Gabridge & Co. — represented by Joe Verlin, CPA, CGFM.
- Maner Costerisan — represented by Bill Tucker, CPA, and Tyler Baker, CPA, CGFM.
- AHP — represented by Greg Soule, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE (Partner), and Danielle Hoppe, CPA, Senior Manager.
- Clark Schaefer Hackett — represented by Amr Elaskary, CPA, CFE; Cody Mitchell, CPA; Hannah Bedinghaus; and Sean Gallagher.
Following the interviews, commissioners discussed pricing among the firms. The Board reached consensus that Administrator Dyer should pursue further information regarding Clark Schaefer Hackett from other counties, obtain final pricing that includes the Leelanau County Road Commission, and prepare the F-65 form.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during either public comment period of the meeting.
Action Items
- Administrator Dyer to gather additional information about Clark Schaefer Hackett's performance from other counties.
- Administrator Dyer to obtain final audit pricing inclusive of the Leelanau County Road Commission.
- Administrator Dyer to prepare the F-65 form.