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Dade City CRA accepts FY2024 audit; officials cite software and staffing fixes after delays
Summary
The CRA accepted its fiscal year 2024 audit and authorized payment of the audit invoice; city officials said legacy accounting software and pooled-cash reporting caused delays and described steps — software upgrades, an audit committee, a new audit firm and a consultant — to prevent future lapses.
The Dade City Community Redevelopment Agency voted to accept its fiscal year 2024 audit and approved payment of the attached audit invoice after discussion about one material finding and the steps staff has taken to address it.
Staff told the board the FY24 audit was delivered to the state in time to avoid legal action. A commissioner asked for clarification about the material finding and what corrective actions are in place to prevent a recurrence.
City official Altman said delays stemmed from earlier accounting software limitations and pooled-cash reporting that complicated the citywide audit. Altman described upgrades to Tyler financial software, formation of an audit committee that includes the mayor, a CPA and a banker, hiring a new audit firm and engaging a consultant to help bring financial records into compliance.
"We hired a consultant who has been working carefully with us to help us get back on the track," Altman said. He added that weekly meetings with auditors and consultants are underway and that staff expects the citywide audit to be completed soon.
After discussion, the board moved to accept the CRA audit and approve payment of the invoice; the roll-call vote carried 5–0.
