Cache County Council Regular Meeting – 09-16-2025

- The council approved the agenda with amendments, including moving item 5 to after item 6A and removing public hearing item 7, and also approved the minutes with two small corrections. - The council appointed George Daines as interim Cache County Executive under the applicable Utah Code process, and he was immediately sworn in. - Daines said he is reorganizing the county executive’s office, acknowledged the resignation of Eric Anderson effective upon his appointment, and said the county is deeply engaged in the budget process. - Outgoing executive Dirk Anderson was recognized for his three and a half years of service, and he told the council he believes the county is “in good hands” with Daines and that he is working through transition items with him. - The annual external audit was presented by Jason Slate of Jones Simpkins, who said the county’s financial statements were materially correct and that the county had a good year overall. - The audit reported no findings in the federal single audit and no findings in the state compliance testing areas, including budgetary compliance, restricted taxes, fraud risk assessment, government fees, and tax levies. - The auditors did identify a material weakness in internal controls and a significant deficiency, which they attributed largely to turnover in county finance staff over the past few years. - A corrective action plan has been received from the county auditor, and the audit presentation indicated follow-up on those internal control issues will be needed. - Public comment was limited during the meeting, but several remarks focused on gratitude for public service, confidence in the new executive, and appreciation for the county’s leadership and Constitution Day.