Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on November 20, 2025, chaired by Steve Yoder, to review and interview four audit service firms as candidates for the county's audit contract. Representatives from Gabridge & Co., Maner Costerisan, AHP, and Clark Schaefer Hackett each presented via Zoom. Following discussion, the Board reached consensus directing Administrator Dyer to gather additional information on Clark Schaefer Hackett and finalize pricing details before further action.
Public Comments
No public comments were made at either of the two public comment periods held during the meeting.
Other Business
The Board's sole substantive agenda item was the review of audit service proposals. Four firms were interviewed:
- Joe Verlin, CPA, CGFM of Gabridge & Co. (via Zoom)
- Bill Tucker, CPA, and Tyler Baker, CPA, CGFM of Maner Costerisan (via Zoom)
- Greg Soule, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE and Danielle Hoppe, CPA of AHP (via Zoom)
- Amr Elaskary, CPA, CFE, Cody Mitchell, CPA, Hannah Bedinghaus, and Sean Gallagher of Clark Schaefer Hackett (via Zoom)
Commissioner discussion followed regarding pricing for audit services among the firms.
Financial Summary
No specific dollar figures were presented for the audit proposals in the minutes. The Board discussed pricing considerations among the four firms interviewed and directed staff to obtain final pricing details, including costs associated with the Leelanau County Road Commission, before making a decision.
Action Items
- Administrator Dyer is to pursue further information regarding Clark Schaefer Hackett from other counties.
- Administrator Dyer is to obtain final pricing to include the Leelanau County Road Commission.
- Administrator Dyer is to prepare the F-65 (State of Michigan financial reporting form).