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Council presses for audit options as members seek review of invoices paid to former solicitor
Summary
Council members asked the finance director to return with options for auditing invoices paid to former firm Angel Law, and requested an executive session to review unredacted bills; members urged a timetable for either a high-level review or a forensic audit.
Several Coventry council members urged a timely audit and an executive-session review of unredacted invoices connected to the town—s former solicitor arrangements.
The president said staff had consulted the state director of revenue and auditor general as part of preliminary diligence; council members emphasized they need options and price points to decide whether to proceed with a full forensic audit or a more limited review. "At some point, we have to make a decision," one member said, pressing the finance director for cost estimates and a plan.
Council members asked that the unredacted invoices be presented in executive session so members can review them together. The council discussed the practicalities of reviewing months of invoice history and suggested a special workshop or an executive session briefing ahead of a decision on scope and budget.
The council asked the finance director to present options (high-level review vs. full forensic audit), associated costs and a suggested scope for each option at the next meeting. The solicitor advised the council to view unredacted bills first in executive session before deciding on next steps. Council members reiterated urgency and requested firm timelines from finance and administration.
