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Finance staff present CIP audit and propose reformatting to shift recurring maintenance out of CIP
Summary
City budget staff presented an eight‑month audit of capital projects and proposed policy changes to move recurring maintenance into operating budgets, identify projects that create or enhance capital assets, and establish clearer funding and debt practice for FY27 and beyond.
City finance staff presented results of a months‑long audit of capital improvement program projects and proposed a policy framework for the FY 2027 CIP on Sept. 9, telling the council the effort revealed unneeded appropriations and recommended moving recurring maintenance into operating budgets.
Budget Director Gwen Riddle and Chief Financial Officer J.C. Martinez said their team audited roughly 200 projects, conducting comprehensive reviews for about 100 projects. They reported approximately $1.4 million in general‑government appropriated funds that are no longer needed (projects…
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