Delayed city audit
Summary
The city is switching auditors for the first time in nearly 30 years, hiring CBIZ CPAs on a one-year deal. Members hope the new firm can restore the city's GFOA award reporting and flagged that an under-resourced finance department has slowed the current audit.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The one-year audit contract is valued at $210,000.
Taxpayers benefit from independent, technology-driven audit oversight of city finances.
Council members and residents lack current-year audit information when making budget decisions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee (Regular) - Jul 6, 2026
The city's fiscal year 2025 audit is delayed until November at the latest, meaning the budget was adopted without the prior year's audit report. Councilor Mallar called the delay unacceptable; staff blame auditor staffing issues and a backlog.
Finance Committee (Regular) - Jun 15, 2026
The city is switching auditors for the first time in nearly 30 years, hiring CBIZ CPAs on a one-year deal. Members hope the new firm can restore the city's GFOA award reporting and flagged that an under-resourced finance department has slowed the current audit.
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