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Commission reviews finance manual updates; staff flags $1.7 million in water arrears and advances IT security upgrades
Summary
Staff presented a revised finance manual to strengthen internal controls and procurement, noted about $1.7 million in outstanding water-billing balances, and Tim Schallfield, the city's new IT manager, outlined a cybersecurity program including a January assessment, immutable cloud backups and multifactor authentication.
Commissioners reviewed an updated finance manual and internal-control framework that staff plans to present to the city council for adoption in early 2026. The manual reorganizes duties, clarifies procurement and reserve policies, and formalizes monthly financial reporting to improve transparency.
Staff noted the manual also functions as a reminder to follow basic controls that were relaxed during the pandemic; the document consolidates roles and procedures and adds a designated IT management position…
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