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Council seeks quick briefing on water-billing control failures after auditors flag utility revenue problems
Summary
Auditors flagged inconsistent and untimely water and wastewater billing that prevented accurate utility revenue accounting; council requested a written report from DPW and administration within seven business days.
The city's single audit identified a material weakness tied to inconsistent and untimely water and wastewater billing that prevented accurate utility revenue recognition. Council members pressed finance officials and auditors Sept. 17 for specifics and a rapid follow-up from the Department of Public Works.
Bill Seymour, the SB and Company engagement partner, listed water billing among recurring material weaknesses. "We had material weakness over financial reporting, water billing, grants accounting, fixed assets,…
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