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Livonia council approves short‑term Plante Moran engagement as finance director seeks to close staffing gaps
Summary
The City of Livonia voted on consent to hire Plante Moran Governmental Accounting Professionals for interim accounting support (up to $70,000, four months) while the finance department fills two senior roles; director also requested authorization to cover 2024 audit overruns, a packet figure showed $4,545,000 though the director said the original figure had been negotiated down.
Benjamin Greer, Livonia’s finance director, told the council on Nov. 17 that the department is short two senior accounting positions and is asking the city to contract Plante Moran Governmental Accounting Professionals (PMGAP) for interim help. Greer said PMGAP would provide two experienced CPAs on an hourly, as‑needed basis for an initial period of up to four months at a not‑to‑exceed cost of $70,000, with an option the mayor may exercise for up to two additional months and up to $24,000 in extra work. Greer said the engagement is intended to coach and supplement staff while the city recruits permanent hires and to reduce overtime and year‑end strain.
Greer said the arrangement includes safeguards to preserve audit…
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