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Bonham City Council accepts FY 2025 audit after auditor flags EMS deficit
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Summary
The Bonham City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025 audit, which received a clean opinion; the auditor noted an emergency medical services (EMS) deficit and referenced prior Texas Water Development Board concern about capital projects and debt service.
Bonham — The Bonham City Council unanimously accepted the city's fiscal year 2025 audit during a special meeting March 26, where an outside auditor reported a clean opinion but flagged a deficit in the city's emergency medical services operations.
Ariane Burks of McClanahan & Holmes, CPAs, LLP presented the audit and financial statements for the period ending Sept. 30, 2025, and stated that “the city received a clean opinion in this audit period.” Burks also told the council that the audit shows an EMS deficit and noted that the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has previously expressed concern about the city's capital projects and debt service.
City Manager Pate complimented Finance Department staff, singling out Ms. Osburn for her work to bring the audits "back on track in a timely manner." Council Member Sam Fox moved to accept the audit and financial statements as presented; Kevin Hayes seconded. The motion carried 5-0, with Mayor John Burnett and Council Members Kevin Hayes, Sam Fox, Clark Smith and Ernie Quintana voting in favor.
The council did not adopt any new policy or budget amendments at the meeting; no dollar amounts for the EMS deficit were specified in the presentation. The special called meeting began at 5:00 p.m. at Bonham City Hall, 514 Chestnut, and adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
For follow-up: the audit notes and any recommended corrective actions will be part of the city's official audit record; the council did not schedule additional hearings or votes related to the EMS deficit during the session.