Huron County - Council Day 2 - June 24, 2026

The County of Huron Audit Committee and Council met on June 24, 2026, to review and approve the draft 2025 audited financial statements presented by KPMG. The audit confirmed a clean opinion with no significant errors or misstatements. Financial highlights included a strong cash position of approximately $87.5 million, $60 million in reserves (with $39 million uncommitted), and a net capital asset increase of about $12 million. The committee approved motions to accept the audit findings report and the audited financial statements. Discussions also covered reserve allocations, debenture payments, and capital expenditures. Additionally, the council received updates on public works projects, including a snowplow truck rental contract extension pending a service review, and an asphalt price escalation report highlighting potential budget overages due to rising costs. The council was informed about the implementation of a new medical priority dispatch system aimed at optimizing paramedic response times and resource allocation, with a planned public communication strategy to manage expectations. No new contracts or RFPs were awarded during this meeting, but several procurement-related budget and contract extension decisions were discussed.