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Pendergrass work session approves March minutes, council outlines new financial controls
Summary
At an April 8 Pendergrass City work session, council members approved the March minutes by voice vote and discussed tighter financial controls including separate department credit cards, a purchase order system, weekly check runs and an upcoming audit report.
Pendergrass City officials at an April 8 work session approved the March meeting minutes by voice vote and discussed a set of new financial controls intended to reduce use of personal funds for city business.
Council members and staff said the city will seek to obtain department-specific credit cards, implement a purchase order system, begin weekly check runs with attached invoices, and establish clearer accounting for restricted "splash" funds. A yearly audit has been completed and officials said a report will be available next week.
Council and staff said the immediate changes aim to stop individuals from paying city expenses out of pocket and to make spending more…
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