Robin Lachman, Cheyennecity treasurer, described several financial-management and operational changes the finance office has implemented or will complete as part of FY2026 planning, citing technology conversions, payroll process changes and contract consolidations that produced recurring savings.

"Developing the city's budget is one of our most policy significant policy responsibilities," Lachman told the council as she expanded on the mayor's budget overview.

Key operational items Lachman highlighted:

- Payroll reform: The treasurer said the office implemented a new payroll process for nonexempt employees to ensure pay for actual hours worked and to meet federal grant requirements. The change offers some employees a choice of payroll schedules.
- OpenGov conversion: The city is moving multiple functions to the OpenGov platform. Lachman said the procurement module is fully operational and the enterprise financials and asset-management modules are scheduled for phased launches; the goal for parts of the transition was a June go-live and additional financial module activity in early 2026.
- Contract consolidations and savings: Lachman reported consolidating 24 Verizon accounts into a single centrally managed account and 53 Adobe licenses into one Adobe Enterprise account, estimating about $60,000 annual savings on telecom and about $25,000 on Adobe licensing.
- Investment income: In a higher interest-rate environment the city boosted projected general fund investment income; Lachman conservatively estimated $1,380,000 for FY2026 versus higher actual earnings in the current year.

Other finance details presented on the record included parking bond amortization (current balance cited at $3,025,000 with scheduled FY2026 payment of $734,164 and final payment in 2028), increased health and dental insurance costs (6% increase cited, with a $449,510 general fund cost), and a 0.9% law enforcement pension increase costing about $182,140 to the general fund.

Why it matters: Software standardization, centralized vendor management and improved payroll accuracy were presented as ways the city can reduce administrative overhead and better track costs while preserving compliance and internal controls.

Process and follow-up: Lachman said some technical issues remain in the OpenGov financials conversion but that staff are working with vendors on fixes; no formal council action was requested at the session.

Ending: Council members asked about the frequency of vendor contract renewals and Paycom usage; Lachman and staff said centralized management and improved usage rates reduce long-term administrative cost and risk.