Clark County Audit Reveals Strong Financials, $20M in Expenditures for FY 2024
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.
Mostly Sunny
Latest News Stories
Energy industry celebrates Supreme Court ruling in favor of Chevron
Massive Fourth Inning Powers Casey-Westfield Past North Central 13-4
Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths
Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts
Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability
Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Los Angeles school district seeks state’s money for pay hikes
Congress kicks off government funding process for 2027
Seattle affordable housing goal elusive despite millionaire’s tax
Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally
Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers
Hermann’s Two-Way Dominance Propels Robinson Past Casey-Westfield 3-1
