Independent Audit Confirms Elkins’ Financial Integrity for 13th Consecutive Year

ELKINS, W.Va. — April 1, 2026 — The City of Elkins recently received an “unmodified” opinion from BHM CPA Group for its fiscal year (FY) 2025 audit, marking the 13th consecutive year its finance department has achieved the highest possible audit rating. The audit covers the period ending June 30, 2025, and affirms the City’s adherence to state laws and professional accounting standards.

BHM CPA Group reviewed the city’s accounting procedures, financial processes, and internal controls. The firm’s conclusion stated that the City of Elkins’ financial statements “present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Elkins.”

City Treasurer Tracy Judy remarked that the long-running streak of successful audits demonstrates the City’s dedication to fiscal responsibility.

“An unmodified audit is the desired outcome for any organization and achieving it for 13 years in a row speaks to the diligence of our finance staff and the systems we have had in place,” Judy said. “This latest audit reinforces that our internal controls are working and that we are following the highest standards of public financial management. Such a level of consistency in Elkins is crucial for maintaining trust and pursuing such future opportunities as grants and bonds.”

West Virginia state law requires municipalities to undergo an annual audit. This year’s review confirmed that the city’s financial records are accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This year’s audit found no instances of material misstatement, noncompliance with major federal programs, or significant deficiencies in internal controls. Residents and business owners in Elkins who are interested in the full report can download and review it at https://cityofelkinswv.gov/audits.

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