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Council OKs two‑year independent audit contract totaling $300,000 after staff defends firm and process
Summary
The Auburn City Council authorized a two‑year contract for independent financial audits for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, totaling $300,000, after the city manager and finance staff described the scope of work and the need for timely, independent audits to preserve bond ratings and borrowing capacity.
The Auburn City Council authorized a two‑year independent audit contract covering fiscal year 2025 ($142,000) and fiscal year 2026 ($158,000), for a combined total of $300,000.
The item (10B2) drew comments from Council and from public speaker Robert Wilkins, who had earlier requested postponement to better understand what the city received for the $300,000 audit. City Manager Megan McGowan and finance staff defended the practice of contracting with an independent local auditing firm…
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