Parker Town Council Reviews Successful Annual Audit and Community Outreach Events

The Parker Town Council meeting held on July 21, 2025, focused on several key topics, including community outreach efforts and the presentation of the town's financial audit results.

Council members highlighted a successful community outreach event at the Discovery Park concert series, which attracted around 1,000 attendees. Councilman Hefta reported positive interactions with residents during a police event at O'Brien Pool, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.

The main agenda item was the presentation of the town's financial statements by Plant Moran, an auditing firm. Rhonda Chimney introduced the audit process, which is mandated by the town charter. Tim St. Andrew from Plant Moran provided an overview of the audit results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. He reported that the town received an unmodified opinion, indicating a clean audit with no significant findings in the financial statement audit. However, there was one finding related to compliance with federal funding requirements, specifically concerning contractor checks for suspension and debarment. St. Andrew assured the council that this issue was easily rectifiable and that the town had already updated its policies to prevent future occurrences.

The council expressed appreciation for the finance department's efforts in achieving a clean audit, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability in managing public funds. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the town's commitment to maintaining high financial standards and engaging with the community effectively.