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Citizens' audit panel warns rising pension and debt costs have eroded City of Orange reserves
Summary
A volunteer audit advisory committee told the City of Orange council that audited financial statements show long-term liabilities rose dramatically over 17 years, pension-related payments now account for a growing share of expenses, and total fund balance at June 30, 2024, remains roughly where it was in 2008. The committee urged clearer fiscal targets and published access to its report.
A volunteer audit advisory committee presented a 17‑year financial review to the City of Orange council, telling members the city’s long‑term liabilities have climbed sharply and that pension‑related costs now materially constrain budget flexibility.
"All told, between the revenues used to cover the city's operation and the State of California clawbacks, the city lost $19,000,000 during these years," Audit Advisory Committee Chair Carolyn Kevenchi said as she reviewed recession‑era impacts and subsequent trends. The committee used audited Annual Financial Reports (AFRS) and compared them against council‑approved budgets.
The committee’s analysis grouped years into recession (2008–2013), post‑recession (2014–2019),…
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