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Residents press for procurement reform and forensic review after Lynn Haven city hall overage
Summary
During a crowded budget workshop, residents and some commissioners urged a forensic review of purchasing and stronger procurement controls after dozens of change orders on the city hall rebuild; staff proposed hiring a procurement manager and returning with a revised purchasing policy and audit scopes.
Public commenters and several commissioners pressed Lynn Haven leaders on procurement practices and change orders during the July 18 budget workshop, asking for clearer controls after the city's rebuilt city hall exceeded original budgets and multiple direct purchases were recorded.
James Finch, a local contractor who spoke during the public-comment period, said he believed the rebuild overspent by approximately $4 million and criticized the city for occupying the building before a final certificate of occupancy. "You overspent $4,000,000 on this building," Finch said. "Y'all moved in this building on 10/10/23... you've been in this building illegally since 10/10... you don't get…
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