Madison County leaders discuss auditor options for fiscal year 2025 audit

State Auditor out as Madison County votes to hire independent firm amid distrust, investigation, and cost concerns

MADISON COUNTY, Iowa -- A divided decision by Madison County’s Board of Supervisors will move the county away from the State Auditor’s Office, opting instead for a private accounting firm to handle the next round of audits - despite objections from at least one Supervisor, the newly-elected County Auditor, and the newly-appointed County Treasurer. On Tuesday, the board voted 2-to-1 to begin collecting bids from independent auditing firms, a deci…

Madison County leaders discuss auditor options for fiscal year 2025 audit

While some county leaders want to stick with the Iowa State Auditor's Office, others say they'd like to see an independent auditing firm take over.