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Ferndale hires Watson & Yates for interim finance leadership at up to $80,000
Summary
Council approved a contract with municipal finance firm Watson & Yates for interim finance department services through Dec. 31, 2025, at an amount not to exceed $80,000; staff disclosed prior professional relationships and said no RFP was issued due to time constraints.
The Ferndale City Council approved a contract with Watson & Yates to provide interim finance department services through Dec. 31, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $80,000. The firm is expected to provide on-site support (roughly 16 hours per week) while the city recruits a permanent finance director and deputy director.
City staff said the contract covers interim management, hands‑on work in the city’s financial systems (BS&A), assistance with audit preparation and support for…
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