County to contract Patillo Brown & Hill LLP for independent audit services

The Commissioners Court authorized the county judge to sign an engagement letter with Patillo Brown & Hill LLP for independent audit services and granted a discretionary exemption under applicable procurement code.

A presenter for the firm outlined a five‑year pricing proposal and said the firm would audit the county’s financial statements and perform single audits of federal and state grant awards; the fee for the FY26 audit was presented at $60,000 with a proposed $1,000 annual increase in subsequent years. Commissioners noted the firm’s prior work and approved the exemption and authorization for the judge to sign the engagement letter.

Staff said the county retains annual renewal discretion; the five‑year pricing was presented for planning purposes but does not bind the county beyond each year’s renewal decision.