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Residents press La Marque council for forensic audit after alleged multimillion‑dollar shortfall
Summary
Multiple residents urged a forensic audit and outside review, alleging late audits and a multimillion‑dollar shortfall; the council engaged a consultant for a five‑year review and said staff will publish detailed reconciling documents in October.
At a packed special meeting on Sept. 25, dozens of La Marque residents told the City Council they want an independent forensic accounting of city finances after allegations that audits were late and funds cannot be accounted for.
Resident Brian Getchas told the council there was a large unexplained shortfall and urged a forensic audit: “If anyone in here doesn't think $4,000,000 shortfall deserves a forensic audit, what are we thinking?” His comment echoed other speakers who criticized the timing of the FY2024 audit and questioned the council’s earlier action on the tax increase while the audit was not publicly posted on time.
Another resident,…
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