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Tenino officials warn of tight budget, disclose $30,000 IRS penalty and auditing updates
Summary
City leaders told the council the 2025 budget is tighter than anticipated after an overestimated starting balance and an IRS penalty tied to 2020–2023 filings; staff said they will pursue appeal options and may use sewer/water funds short-term.
Tenino — City officials told the Tenino City Council on March 25 that the city’s 2025 finances are tighter than expected and disclosed an interest-and-penalty notice from the Internal Revenue Service.
Mayor Rhonda said the 2025 budget had been prepared using an estimated beginning balance of roughly $750,000, but final close-out of prior years shows the actual…
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