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Residents demand independent forensic audit as council weighs personnel and finance fixes
Summary
Multiple Fort Thomas residents urged an independent forensic audit and stricter controls after recent audit findings and disputed personnel decisions; commenters cited a $277,000 pension payment made without council approval and urged outside oversight from the state auditor or a neutral third party.
A wave of public comment at the Nov. 17 Fort Thomas City Council meeting urged an independent forensic review of city finances and stronger human‑resources procedures following a recent audit and several disputed administrative actions.
Charles Hoffman and other speakers asked council to pause discretionary spending until the city produces the cost and scope for a forensic audit, resolves a recent firefighter labor dispute and allows a newly hired finance director time to advise council. "We should verify that we are in compliance," Hoffman said, asking for specific milestones that would justify resuming nonessential spending.
Sharon Maxine and other residents urged external…
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