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Resident asks Sunbury for clearer financial reports; council points to Treasurer's Office
Summary
A resident asked whether the council provides recent statements of revenue and expenses to citizens; councilors and the Clerk said itemized bills are reviewed at meetings but consolidated quarterly financial statements are not routinely posted and directed requesters to the Treasurer's Office or to file a right-to-know request.
During public comment a resident asked whether the city had provided a statement of revenue and expenses to citizens for the year-to-date period. The council and Clerk said the city does not routinely publish a consolidated monthly or quarterly financial statement at meetings; instead, bills and expenditures are reviewed in session and formal Treasurer records are available on request.
Tracy Lester asked specifically for a financial statement covering Jan. 1–March 31; council members and the Clerk responded that the Treasurer's Office maintains those records and that the information is public and available. The Clerk apologized for any previous misunderstanding and said residents may request copies from the Treasurer's Office or submit a right-to-know request.
Council discussed whether posting prior right-to-know filings online could reduce repetitive requests and indicated staff would investigate whether an upload option or software integration would make past filings more accessible for residents. No formal vote was taken; staff were asked to gather more information about vendor options and potential deadlines for uploading historical records.
What happens next: Staff will explore technical options for posting prior right-to-know filings and residents were advised to contact the Treasurer's Office for specific financial statements.
