# St. Francois County Awards Audit and IT Contracts

In September 2026, the St. Francois County Commission awarded a **$35,250 annual contract** to Mueller, Oberkfell, and Jones of Arnold, Missouri, to continue providing independent auditing services for county financial statements, maintaining a relationship since 2017 with consistent clean audits. Additionally, the Commission approved a **three-year internet service contract** with Spectrum for the 24th Circuit Juvenile Detention Center, featuring a $100 initial service charge plus $120 monthly fees. Other procurement actions included bids for sheriff's department vehicle equipment and a grant application for mobile printers.

- These contract awards highlight ongoing county investments in financial oversight and juvenile detention IT infrastructure.
- Audit firms should note the value and continuity of local government audit contracts as potential opportunities.
- Internet service providers can consider similar multi-year contracts with detention or correctional facilities.
- Procurement professionals should recognize the importance of bundled service contracts and equipment bids in county-level public safety and administrative operations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- St. Francois County Commission
- St. Francois County Sheriff's Department
- 24th Circuit Juvenile Detention Center

### Vendors
- Mueller, Oberkfell, and Jones (audit contractor)
- Spectrum (internet service provider)

### Key Quotes
> After careful review, this office recommends and respectfully requests the bid for these services to be awarded to Mueller, Oberkfell, and Jones of Arnold, MO, for an annual cost of $35, 250.00.
> — Louie Seiberlich, County Auditor

### Sources
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