Stephanie, the finance director for Bangor City, updated the finance committee on department operations, staffing and the external audit.

She said the audit is moving forward and that the department is recruiting for an assistant director position. Stephanie reported that accounts payable is now caught up after recent efforts, purchasing activity is slower, and she has reassigned two staff to help with backlog work and cross-training initiatives.

Committee members asked questions, and Stephanie said priorities remain clearing backlogs and streamlining end-of-year processes. No formal action was taken; the report was informational and the committee proceeded to the next agenda item.