Charter commission backs stronger financial reports and performance audits; executive reporting requirement added
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Commissioners approved amendments requiring quarterly financial reporting to support supplemental appropriations and authorized independent performance audits (contracted) with a biannual executive report on implementation of approved recommendations.
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The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission voted unanimously to refer two transparency measures to voters on June 11: stronger quarterly financial reporting to support council appropriation decisions and a performance‑audit process to evaluate county programs and identify savings.
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