Clark County Audit Reveals Strong Financials, $20M in Expenditures for FY 2024

Spread the love

Clark County Board Meeting | September 19, 2025

Article Summary:
An independent audit presented to the Clark County Board revealed the county is in a strong financial position with over $32.3 million in total assets for fiscal year 2024. The report detailed total revenues of approximately $18.7 million against total expenditures of $20.1 million, with the difference covered by funds such as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

FY 2024 Audit Key Points:

  • Total County Assets: $32,335,205 with no liabilities.

  • Total Revenues: $18,690,252.

  • Total Expenditures: $20,072,002.

  • General Fund Performance: Actual income (6,121,041) surpassed projections (5,706,931), while actual expenses (6,301,605) were below projections (6,639,466).

The Clark County Board on Friday, September 19, 2025, received a detailed financial report from independent auditor Carol Holbert, who presented the findings for fiscal year 2024. Holbert reported an “Unmodified” opinion for all county units except for the County Highway Fund, which received a “Qualified” opinion. An unmodified opinion is the highest level of assurance an auditor can provide.

Holbert walked the board through the comprehensive report, starting with the county’s balance sheet, which covers 45 to 50 separate funds. As of FY 2024, the county holds total assets of $32,335,205 and carries no liabilities.

The income statement for the county grouped several funds to provide a clear financial picture. The major funds highlighted were the General County Highway, County Ambulance, and Township Motor Fuel. According to the audit, total county-wide revenues for the fiscal year were $18,690,252, while total expenditures reached $20,072,002. Holbert noted that ARPA funds contributed to covering expenses.

A closer look at the General Fund showed positive performance compared to budget projections. The county’s actual income was $6,121,041, exceeding the projected $5,706,931. Simultaneously, actual expenses were $6,301,605, which came in under the budgeted amount of $6,639,466.

The report also confirmed that all county bank accounts are covered by the FDIC, with additional collateral held by pledging the bank’s trust department to secure public funds.

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Casey Westfield Baseball Graphic

Late Seventh-Inning Rally Lifts Casey-Westfield Baseball Over GCMS, 11-9

A dramatic four-run surge in the top of the seventh inning propelled the Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team to a thrilling 11-9 comeback victory over Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (GCMS) on Saturday afternoon...
Casey Westfield Baseball Graphic

Westville Baseball Rallies for Dramatic 5-3 Extra-Inning Walk-Off Over Casey-Westfield

The Westville varsity baseball team engineered a thrilling late-game comeback to defeat visiting Casey-Westfield 5-3 in extra innings during a Saturday morning non-conference matchup. Down to their final outs, the...
Casey Westfield Softball Graphic

Offense Erupts, Bonds Shines as Casey-Westfield Dominates Seeger 15-3

The Casey-Westfield varsity softball team unleashed a relentless offensive assault and rode a dominant strikeout performance from sophomore Arhianna Bonds to a commanding 15-3 non-conference road victory over Seeger on...
Illinois lawmaker warns medical records bill could delay care

Illinois lawmaker warns medical records bill could delay care

By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – State lawmakers are clashing over an Illinois proposal that would restrict how certain sensitive medical information...
‘Farm Bill’ may ease cost burden for farmers; Ag groups urge US Senate action

‘Farm Bill’ may ease cost burden for farmers; Ag groups urge US Senate action

By Sean ReedThe Center Square Many farm-focused organizations say they support a GOP-led legislative package on agriculture that narrowly passed through the U.S. House. The Illinois Farm Bureau has urged...
Indiana voters to decide compeititive congressional primary races Tuesday

Indiana voters to decide compeititive congressional primary races Tuesday

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Indiana voters head to the polls Tuesday to elect party representatives in several competitive primary races. Across the Hoosier state, local political figures are seeking...
U.S. debt tops 100% of GDP, 'deeply troubling' for economy, national security

U.S. debt tops 100% of GDP, ‘deeply troubling’ for economy, national security

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square The U.S. national debt is now larger than the entire American economy and is only set to keep growing, further exacerbating the affordability crisis and...
school board monroe elementary

Erupting Volcanoes, Culinary Creations, and Caterpillars Highlight Casey-Westfield Spring Academics

Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield Board of Education reviewed highly detailed academic reports highlighting a surge of hands-on learning experiences across the district, ranging from explosive 6th-grade science experiments to intricate high...

U.S. troops in Italy, Spain hang in balance as troop reduction in Germany announced

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square On the heels of President Donald Trump threatening to reduce troops in Europe, the Department of War announced Friday the reduction of 5,000 troops from...
Federal appeals court halts access to mail-order abortion drug

Federal appeals court halts access to mail-order abortion drug

By Dan McCalebThe Center Square A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a Biden-era rule that allowed individuals to receive the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail without a...
Labor unions back McCormick’s plan to reform federal permitting

Labor unions back McCormick’s plan to reform federal permitting

By John ColeThe Center Square In a rare show of solidarity, building trade unions and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., want to streamline the federal permitting process so that projects...
Court-ordered tariff refunds bypass consumers who paid

Court-ordered tariff refunds bypass consumers who paid

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The Trump administration has begun returning $166 billion in tariff refunds, launching a new portal for U.S. importers to claim their money back, but consumers...
Casey Westfield Baseball Graphic

Late Three-Run Surge Propels Casey-Westfield Baseball Past Marshall, 6-3

A pivotal three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning lifted the Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team to a 6-3 conference victory over visiting Marshall on Thursday. In a tightly...
Casey Westfield Softball Graphic

Gustafson Strikes Out 11 as Marshall Softball Defeats Casey-Westfield 4-1

Junior pitcher Kyla Gustafson delivered a dominant performance in the circle, striking out 11 batters to lead the Marshall varsity softball team to a 4-1 conference victory over host Casey-Westfield...
Professor: Surging gas prices will have long-term effects

Professor: Surging gas prices will have long-term effects

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A University of Chicago professor says the effects of high gas prices will ripple through the economy...