Alleghany County Awards Audit Contract to Gould-Killian

Posted on by CountyAdmin

 

April 4, 2018

Sparta, NC – The Alleghany County Commissioners announced this week the awarding of the 2018 audit contract to Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. of Asheville.  Gould Killian will provide the audit for the county government as well as for the Tourism Development Authority

“It was a difficult decision but after 18 years with Martin Starnes & Associates, the County Commissioners have decided to move forward with Gould Killian, from Asheville, as our new audit firm,” stated Michael James, County Manager.  “We appreciate all the assistance that Martin Starnes and its employees have provided to the county over these many years and we wish them the best.”

All North Carolina counties will be paying substantially more for the 2018 audit as the State has imposed additional requirements and testing procedures.  These new requirements have spurred many counties and towns to shop for new services.  The new procedures have also persuaded many audit firms to seek new business.  This market change benefitted the county.  “The last few times we have requested auditing proposals, we have not received any.  Thankfully the market has changed somewhat and more audit firms are aggressively seeking new business.  My office looks forward to working with Gould Killian,” added Karen Evans, Finance Officer.

For More Information Contact:

Michael James

Alleghany County Manager

manageralc@skybest.com

(336) 372-4179

PUBLIC NOTICE

Posted on by ISIadmin

Alleghany County and the Alleghany County Tourism Development Authority are requesting proposals from qualified independent auditors to provide FY2017/18 audit services. Request for proposals are available by contacting Karen Evans, Finance Officer, at (336) 372-2826. Proposals must be received by Alleghany County Finance Office, PO Box 366, 348 South Main Street, LL60, in Sparta, NC in a sealed envelope no later than Noon on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

NOTICE

Posted on by ISIadmin

There will be a special called meeting of the New River Service Authority Board on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 205 (the Commissioners’ Board Room) of the Watauga County Administrative Building, 814 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, for the purposes of adopting a records retention and disposition schedule, discussing the dissolution of the Board, and discussing such other business as may lawfully come before the Board.

Special Called Meeting of Alleghany County Commissioners

Posted on by CountyAdmin

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Alleghany County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018, beginning at 1 p.m. in the Commissioner’s conference room at the County Administration Building (348 S Main Street) in Sparta, NC. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to discuss current county debt and capital planning for future needs.

Alleghany County Spends $54,000 with 29 Local Vendors in February

Posted on by CountyAdmin

February 28, 2018

Sparta, NC – Alleghany County today announced that its “Buying Locally” initiative has resulted in the County Government spending $54,085.30 with 29 local vendors during the month of February.

“The county staff continue to pursue buying as many goods and services locally as possible,” stated Michael James, County Manager.  “Small businesses are the backbone of any local economy.  We host a Spotlight Business at each Commission meeting and will continue to tell our ‘buying locally’ story.”

During February the County purchased at least $500.00 of goods and services from 13 different businesses.  The County also utilized a new vendor, Walker’s Welding & Muffler, who completed $4,270.00 of repair work to transfer station equipment.  “We also spent nearly $2,000.00 at City Limit Tire.  Adam Woodel and his staff were able to match the state contract price on a bulk tire order for the Alleghany in Motion vans.  We certainly appreciate their cooperation on this order,” added James.  Other purchases this month included the quarterly payment for animal shelter expenses to Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital, ambulance box repairs made by Advantage Trailers and a large printing order completed by Presnell’s Printing.

“We are proud of all our local business owners.  There are many wonderful small businesses located right here,” stated Mark Evans, Board Chairman and small business owner.

The buying locally results by vendor are updated approximately every two weeks on the county website at the following link:  http://alleghanycounty-nc.gov/announcements/category/buying-locally/

 

For More Information Contact:

Michael James

Alleghany County Manager

manageralc@skybest.com

(336) 372-4179

 

County Commissioner Candidate Orientation To Be Held on March 9th

Posted on by CountyAdmin

 

February 19, 2018

Sparta, NC – Alleghany County today announced that it will hold an orientation for any interested county commission candidate.  The meeting will be held on Friday, March 9th at 9:30 am.  The Board of Elections monthly meeting is earlier that morning at 8:30.

“Serving as a County Commissioner is a big responsibility.  This candidate orientation will hopefully inform the interested candidates in the role and responsibilities of a Commissioner and the time commitment required.  We want to help all candidates be better informed so those who are elected can hit the ground running in December,” stated Michael James, County Manager.

The event is also open to the public.  “Any citizen is welcome to attend if they are interested in learning more about county government and the role of the County Commissioner,” added James.  The meeting will be held in the County Commission meeting room.  The meeting will be filmed and archived for the local government television channel.

For More Information Contact:

Michael James

Alleghany County Manager

manageralc@skybest.com

(336) 372-4179