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Committee presses auditor communication as FY24 audit remains incomplete
Summary
Committee members criticized delays in the FY24 audit and directed staff to seek clearer communication from the auditor, citing the need for audited fund balances for next year’s budget.
During the March 3 Budget and Finance Committee meeting, committee members expressed frustration over the outstanding FY24 audit and the lack of timely communication from the auditor.
Ms. Holdren described an email chain and said an expected update did not arrive: “He said that he would reach out to us. Guess what? Didn't get an update. Beyond frustrated, have no idea what's going on,” she said.
Committee members said audited fund balances are needed for reliable budget preparation. The chairman asked Holdren and Mr. Clossey to discuss communication strategy with Mr. Carter, the auditor, and Vice Mayor Pomeroy said the delay has hampered preparation: the committee “would really like to have audited financials, audited fund balance numbers to project off of.”
Members discussed whether the auditor had found issues or had stalled; the committee agreed to press for clearer, documented communication and to avoid repeating this delay next year. The discussion noted state-level activity including House Bill 57 as part of the broader calendar pressures but did not tie any audit deficiency to that legislation.
No formal action was taken during the discussion; members said they will follow up with the auditor and seek a clear timeline.
