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Council votes to pursue a forensic audit of the treasurer's office after multiple reporting problems
Summary
Following repeated late reconciliations and a $19,000 write‑off reported in audit work, Chesterfield County Council’s finance committee recommended and full council voted to move forward with a forensic audit of the treasurer’s office to verify account balances and resolve recurring discrepancies.
Chesterfield County Council voted to pursue a full forensic audit of the treasurer’s office after the finance committee reported recurring problems with annual reconciliations and accounting processes.
The finance committee reported that reconciliation deadlines have been missed multiple times over the last four years and that staff previously had to bring in third‑party accounting help on two occasions. The committee chair said the treasurer's office had produced a reconciliation that could not be completed on schedule and that auditors had cited accounts for not balancing in a prior year. Committee members referenced a $19,000 write‑off that could not be accounted for in last year’s records.
Committee members recommended a forensic audit — described as a deep‑dive review — to provide taxpayers a clear accounting and, if necessary, to trigger law‑enforcement referrals. Council discussed expected cost and the limits of council authority over an elected treasurer; members said the audit is intended to restore proper management and transparency, not to presume wrongdoing. After discussion, the motion to pursue a forensic audit was approved by voice vote.
