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Council asks staff for options on outside audit after Measure Z defeat

City of Orange City Council and Successor Agency of Orange Redevelopment Agency · January 14, 2025
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Summary

Council Member Gutierrez asked staff to return cost/options for an outside citywide audit or targeted organizational assessments; public commenters demanded a forensic audit alleging budget surpluses and governance gaps.

Council Member Casimir Gutierrez (as named on the record) introduced a motion asking staff to return with options and cost estimates for a citywide external audit or targeted organizational assessments following last year’s Measure Z defeat and subsequent budget cuts.

"We need to take a deep dive into our budget mistakes," Gutierrez said, asking staff for menu options ranging from a five-year citywide audit to more limited…

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