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Hamblen County was one of nine counties recognized by Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower for recieving a clean audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30,

Tennessee counties are audited by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government Audit, have each received a clean audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

“Having clean audits two years in a row shows that our elected officials and department heads work hard with the finance department to make sure that all of the money is accounted for and the policies and procedures are followed,” said Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain. “I’m extremely proud of our team.”

The nine counties recognized are Blount, Cannon, Campbell, Cumberland, Giles, Hamblen, Roane, Sevie, and Unicoi.

The annual audits for these counties were completed without any findings. Audit findings are used to report on weaknesses, deficiencies, or areas of noncompliance within government operations.

All nine counties are being recognized at the Tennessee County Services Association Legislative Conference in Gatlinburg.

“These nine counties should be proud,” said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. “I commend all of the elected officials, leaders, and county staff who have committed to a well-run government that serves its citizens well.”

Mumpower said the honor is especially noteworthy for Blount, Cumberland, Giles, Roane, and Hamblen counties, which have received clean audits for two years in a row.

Blount County has received a clean audit in seven of the last eight fiscal years.

The 91 Tennessee counties audited by the Comptroller’s Office received a total of 308 findings in fiscal year 2022.

This represents an average of 3.38 findings per county.

In fiscal year 2021, Tennessee counties received an average of 3.05 findings in their annual audit reports.