Manager stresses audit compliance and explains forensic-audit trigger

May 20, 2026

City Manager said about one-third of Georgia cities have audit compliance issues and clarified that a forensic audit can be initiated only by the commission after specific findings; he urged transparency to preserve grant eligibility.

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During the budget presentation the City Manager reviewed audit obligations and compliance risks, saying roughly one-third of Georgia cities have had audit compliance problems since 2022. He emphasized that staying current on audits preserves grant eligibility and that a forensic audit is not routine: it must be triggered by a finding and be ordered by the commission.

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