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Contract operator says Ione wastewater upgrades saved city millions; residents and auditor raise financial concerns
Summary
Contract operators and residents reported cost savings and progress on Ione's wastewater plant upgrades during public comment; separately a resident who obtained city financial statements said accounting errors and delayed audits leave the city unable to determine unrestricted funds.
Contractors who operate Ione’s wastewater facilities told the City Council on April 1 that they have reduced costs, completed major repairs and are working toward compliance with regional water board requirements. At the same meeting, a resident who obtained financial records said accounting irregularities and delayed audits have left the city unable to determine available funds.
“During the course of this past year, we have reduced our price, thus saving the city a hundred and $20,000 a year,” said a contractor representative, who added the operator had inherited aged infrastructure and had completed projects to return facilities to compliance. The speaker said the regional board has “noted the proactive approach” and that without remediation the…
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