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Forensic-audit request fails after lengthy Gulfport council debate
Summary
Councilwoman Hines sought a forensic audit of city finances citing unexplained transfers and budget anomalies; after extended debate and public comment the council voted against requesting the state auditor for a forensic audit.
Councilwoman Miss Hines moved for the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office to conduct a forensic financial audit of all city funds, saying she had repeatedly encountered unexplained budget transfers and ‘numbers that don’t add up.’ Hines cited transfers into enterprise funds and an $11 million CDBG/HOME line that she said appeared in the mayor’s proposed budget and merited examination.
Council discussion focused on the scope, timing and…
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