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Roswell audit flags controls gaps, council presses for reforms
Summary
An internal audit presented March 12 identified four findings — including possible improper capital outlay uses, premature construction starts and weak invoice documentation — prompting management to pledge training, administrative rules and disciplinary steps while council sought clearer reporting and procurement safeguards.
An internal city audit delivered to the Roswell City Council on March 12 identified four principal weaknesses in the city’s controls and procurement practices and set off a broad council discussion about enforcement and transparency.
The auditor presented findings that she described as: improper use of capital outlay funds and insufficient controls over grant submittal and reimbursement monitoring; premature contractor work on the Taxiway C extension before formal approvals; inadequate construction documentation and invoice detail on a multi‑million‑dollar taxiway project; and a pattern of out‑of‑state travel taken without prior council preapproval in several cases. The auditor said the city received $107,000 from the state Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) tied to a fencing purchase tied to…
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