Dare County approves four‑year auditor engagement required by state statute

The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s auditor contract and engagement letter for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, authorizing county staff to sign the contract as required by state process.

Staff said the contract represents the fourth year of a negotiated fee arrangement with the audit firm. “This is the fourth year of that,” Matt (staff) said. A commissioner noted that the engagement is mandated by state statute and that locating auditors is a statewide challenge for smaller entities.

Commissioners praised the firm’s work in recent years. One commissioner said they were pleased with Potter and Company and their performance. Staff said the contract and engagement letter will be signed and submitted to the Local Government Commission process required by state rules.

A motion to approve the contract and engagement letter was made, seconded and carried unanimously (the transcript records unanimous passage; an itemized roll call was not provided in the meeting record). The board directed staff to complete required submissions to the LGC and return any required documentation to the board.