Audit Presentation and Review of FY2025 Financial Statements

During the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the external auditor from SB & Company, LLC presented the results of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) independent audit of the County’s primary financial statements. It is the opinion of SB & Company, LLC that the County's financial statements presented fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the County as of June 30, 2025, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This clean, unmodified opinion represents the highest level of assurance in government auditing that the County's financial statements have no material misstatements or weaknesses. No journal entries were proposed; and there were no findings of fraud, reflecting strong internal controls. Overall, the audit affirmed the County’s strong financial management policies, budgeting practices, and responsible pension funding.

Approval of Fourth Early Voting Center

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the presentation from the Washington County Board of Elections (Board of Elections), requesting final approval of a fourth (4th) early voting center for the 2026 election cycle at the Virginia Avenue Election Center which is the Board of Elections current headquarters. The request aligns with Election Law §10.301.1(b), which permits counties with 100,000–200,000 registered voters to establish three (3) required early voting centers and one (1) additional center with approval from the local governing body and the State Board of Elections.

• The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved multiple purchase awards across various County departments.
• The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) authorized the cooperative purchase of one (1) Wheeled Coach 1170 ambulance for the Division of Emergency Services. This additional reserve ambulance will enhance Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by ensuring continuous operational coverage, and optimizing cost through cooperative procurement.
• Additional action items were addressed during the meeting and can be viewed by watching the full meeting on YouTube.

Youth Meritorious Award Recognition

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recognized Gabby Gatchalian with a Youth Meritorious Award for her outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership, and meaningful service to her school and community. Presented during the regular meeting, the award highlights Gabby’s dedication and exemplary contributions as a student in Washington County, reflecting the high standards upheld through this important recognition program. Her credentials include maintaining a 4.0 GPA, earning an associate’s degree concurrently with her high school diploma, participating in multiple honor societies, leading a nonprofit (Empower) work , engaging in volunteer work, and excelling in various extracurricular activities. She was presented with a formal certificate of recognition.

• November 25, 2025 I Regular Meeting
• December 9, 2025 I Regular Meeting
• December 16, 2025 I Regular Meeting
• January 13, 2026 I Regular Meeting