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Alpine council authorizes temporary financial resources to finish audits
Summary
To help complete prior-year audits and outstanding financial reporting, the council unanimously authorized the city manager to obtain temporary/alternative financial resources including external consultants, short-term staffing and interns; staff said any required budget amendments will return to the council.
The Alpine City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to solicit and use temporary or alternative financial resources to assist the finance department with completion of prior-year financial audits and outstanding reporting requirements. Staff explained that options include contracted municipal finance professionals, external consultants, short-term staffing and internships with local colleges; some funding can come from vacancy savings but total costs will vary and any required budget amendments will be returned to council for approval.
Council members generally supported the measure and asked for timelines; staff said the goal is to complete audits by midyear if possible and that further details will be provided once the finance director and manager assess account reconciliations and outstanding items.
No specific vendors or contract amounts were approved at the meeting; the measure authorizes solicitation and temporary hiring to close financial gaps.
