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City auditor flags purchasing and vehicle controls; termination motion for city manager fails
Summary
A city audit found P-card, vehicle and food-purchasing control gaps in multiple departments and prompted heated testimony and a failed motion to give the city manager a 30‑day for‑cause termination notice; commissioners approved follow-up reviews and asked staff for itemized backup.
The Daytona Beach City Commission heard a detailed audit on April 1 that identified gaps in purchasing-card controls, mileage tracking for take‑home vehicles, and documentation for food and other department purchases, prompting days‑long debate and a failed motion to issue a 30‑day for‑cause termination notice to the city manager.
The auditor, who identified himself as Balacho, told the commission that his office found inadequate mileage tracking for many take‑home vehicles and inconsistently documented purchase‑card (P‑card) transactions across departments. “Without proper mileage logs it will be difficult to determine which portion is taxable personal use,” Balacho said, urging adoption of clearer policies and mileage substantiation.
The audit also flagged vehicle-identific…
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