Forensic audit presentation set; CFO may be absent, council asks for PowerPoint and follow-up session

Council members and staff discussed the scheduling and logistics for the forensic audit presentation related to city finances.

Staff reported they had submitted comments to the forensic auditors and the auditors will present their findings and incorporate the city comments on Sept. 16. Council members noted the city’s chief financial officer (CFO) indicated he may be unavailable for that meeting. The mayor and several council members urged the auditors’ presentation proceed on schedule; they also asked staff to provide the forensic auditor’s materials in a PowerPoint format so residents watching remotely could follow the presentation.

Council members asked that if the CFO cannot attend the Sept. 16 meeting, the city would arrange either a separate follow-up session or a second meeting so council and staff could ask detailed questions and pursue clarifications. Administration agreed to attempt to schedule follow-up time if needed.

No formal vote was taken on scheduling; the council directed staff to work with the auditors and provide accessible materials and a plan for follow-up questioning if necessary.