The State Comptroller’s Office found three findings in its annual audit of Jackson County Government.
Two findings came from the county mayor’s office, one for unclaimed funds that were not reported and paid to the state. The other centered on insurance bids that were not properly solicited.
The final finding concerned bank statements that were not properly reconciled with the general ledger in the register of deeds’ office.
The report detailing the findings said the comptroller’s office has already reviewed all three with Jackson County officials.
The report said the county mayor’s office did not report and pay its old outstanding checks totaling some $25,000 to the state. State law says any funds that are held by such an office for more than one year and are unclaimed by the owner are considered abandoned and must be paid to the State Treasurer’s Office.
The report also showed the county failed to take bids for commercial liability insurance, which cost some $108,000. Counties are required to take bids for all purchases exceeding $10,000 to ensure they are getting the most competitive price.
The finding for the register of deeds’ office did not share exact numbers, only that there were errors posting and maintaining the office’s balance of cash during the year.
