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Council begins RFP process after auditor firm issues immediate termination
Summary
Staff told the council that long-time auditor Miller McDonald issued an immediate termination; council directed staff to issue an RFP to secure a replacement auditor and explained timeline and GASB-reporting considerations.
City staff informed the council that Miller McDonald — the city's auditor since 1984 — sent a sudden termination letter effective immediately. The chief administrative staff said staff will issue an RFP for auditing services and begin outreach to potential firms in northern Minnesota.
Staff explained the importance of continuity for GASB/GASBY reporting and the need for a firm that can work closely with city finance staff year-round, not only during the annual audit. Council members asked questions about timing and noted that neighboring cities had also faced abrupt auditor changes; staff said the current calendar provides some time to complete an RFP and select a replacement before the state's reporting deadlines but acknowledged the search could be challenging.
The council instructed staff to proceed with the RFP process and to consider regional firms with experience serving small cities. No formal contract award was made during the meeting.
