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Public commenter urges stronger audit oversight as Glendale finances strain
Summary
Herbert Milano told the Charter Review Committee that Glendale's fiscal picture is precarious and urged charter changes to create an independent monthly audit committee with subpoena power to review contracts, payroll and pension liabilities. He cited past state-auditor findings and rising CalPERS costs as the rationale.
Herbert Milano, a Glendale resident, told the Charter Review Committee at its Dec. 11 meeting that the city's finances are in worse shape than many residents realize and urged the committee to propose charter-based controls.
"This charter review committee can propose to the city council ... to have a really viable and strong audit committee that meets every month and has subpoena power," Milano said during public comment, arguing the city needs independent…
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