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El Cerrito auditors give city an unmodified opinion; staff highlight reserves and pension planning

El Cerrito City Council · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The independent auditors reported an unmodified opinion for FY24–25 — the first on-time ACFR since 2013 — with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies; staff and council discussed reserves, Section 115 pension trust performance, and longer-term pension costs.

City finance staff and the independent auditor presented the FY24–25 annual comprehensive financial report and audit results to the council on Feb. 3.

"We feel that the financial statements are free of material misstatement," said Sheldon Chavon, the CPA presenting the audit, and he told the council the audit produced an unmodified opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. "So there you go. You get my stamp of approval on the audit." (Sheldon Chavon)

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