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MTPO seeks accounting from regional planning council, authorizes legal follow-up if needed
Summary
MTPO staff reported incomplete financial documentation from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council and the board voted to send a formal accounting request and authorized staff to pursue legal action if records and cash-flow details are not provided.
Board members raised concerns about outstanding cash and accounting records the MTPO expected to receive from the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council (RPC), which previously provided administrative services for the MTPO. Interim staff said partial documents have been produced but that a full accounting and confirmation of cash held remain outstanding.
The interim director told the board she has asked for full documentation and requested delegated authority to pursue legal remedies if the RPC does not provide the records needed for auditing and for the MTPO's fiscal transition. The board voted unanimously to send a formal letter requesting a full accounting and to authorize staff to take further action, including legal steps, if cooperative responses are not received.
Board members asked staff to keep the board informed and emphasized the importance of clear cash-flow and contract records while the MTPO transitions from the RPC's administrative services to independent operations supported by Alachua County.
