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Adelanto council extends temporary finance staffing contract while seeking permanent hires
Summary
The council approved an extension to continue contract staffing (Robert Half) in the finance department to maintain operations while the city works to bring permanent employees on board; staff said the arrangement is funded from salary savings and is intended as a temporary measure.
Adelanto — The council approved Item 7 on the consent calendar to extend the city's agreement with a staffing firm to continue providing temporary finance-assistant support while permanent hires are sought.
Council members asked whether the positions had been posted for permanent hiring and whether the intent was to retain contractors long-term. City staff said two existing contractor positions are currently filled to catch up administrative work and that the city is still working to bring on permanent employees; staff characterized the arrangement as administratively focused (scanning, filing, and back-office tasks) and said continuing the contract is a cost-savings measure funded by salary savings.
Councilwoman Stevonna Evans asked several clarifying questions about posting and the long-term intent; City Manager Flores and staff responded that the positions have been filled via contract while the city transitions and that permanent recruitment will follow once backlogs are addressed. A council motion to approve Item 7 passed on voice vote.
Why it matters: The action keeps finance operations staffed to prevent service interruptions but also raises questions about the timing of permanent recruitment and the use of contract funds taken from salary savings.
What’s next: Staff said they will pursue hiring for permanent roles after catching up on administrative backlog and will remove job postings from the website once filled.
