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Malden administrator recommends keeping outside accountant through budget while city considers in-house treasurer
Summary
City Administrator Jeff Mitchell told the council that Huber Accounting is finalizing reports after taking over post-tax season and recommended continuing with the firm through the upcoming budget process, with possible transition to an in-house City Treasurer later.
City Administrator and Utility Director Jeff Mitchell updated the Malden City Council on the city’s finances during the May 18 meeting, saying the external accounting firm Huber Accounting is still finalizing reports and reconciliations after assuming accounting duties following tax season.
Mitchell said revenue and expenditure summaries were distributed in council packets and explained transition challenges between the prior and current accountants. To avoid delays during the budget cycle he recommended the city continue with Huber Accounting through the upcoming budget process and consider establishing an in-house City Treasurer position afterward. The council asked staff to bring options back for review during budget discussions.
No formal vote was required for the update; councilors asked questions about timing and impacts on the budget process. Mitchell noted the need to align any staffing or structural changes with the budget calendar to avoid service disruptions or reporting delays.
