Retired accountant urges Hoover City to scrutinize OPEB and audit notes
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During public comment, John Anson urged council and staff to examine long‑term liabilities and OPEB funding ahead of the final audit, citing an apparent error in a prior audit note and urging close review of liabilities before finalizing the fiscal picture.
Hoover City — John Anson, a retired accountant and Hoover resident, used the public‑comment period to urge the council and finance staff to take a close look at long‑term liabilities, particularly Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB), as the city finalizes its audit and budget.
Anson said he reviewed the 2025 budget materials and past audit notes and raised concerns about sustainability. “When you do the audit, look at the liabilities and the funding, because I think that's where you're gonna have some challenges,” he said, and noted that a previous audit note incorrectly listed OPEB age as 62.
Anson encouraged the council to review funding levels and liabilities once the fiscal year is closed and the audit is complete. Council and staff acknowledged his remarks; staff said the audit process is starting and staff hopes to have more definitive numbers before January, when the council will revisit the capital plan and final budget details.
The council did not take formal action on OPEB funding during the meeting but indicated the audit and forthcoming financial updates will inform any future decisions. Anson concluded by thanking staff for comparative budget materials and urging continued transparency in the audit process.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the audit and return to the council with updated figures prior to January budget actions.