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Ceres council accepts FY23‑24 audit and expands council donation policy to include all 501(c) groups
Summary
Council accepted the city's FY23‑24 audited financial statements (4–1) and revised the council donation policy to allow donations to any 501(c) nonprofit in $1,000 increments up to $5,000 (4–1). Council clarified that event flyers are required only for donations tied to specific events.
The City Council accepted the City of Ceres fiscal year 2023–24 audited financial statements and audit reports, with the vote carrying 4–1 after Councilmember James Casey indicated he would vote no due to a pending request for a forensic audit and limited time to review the full record.
In a separate action, councilmembers approved revisions to the council donation policy to broaden eligible recipients from only 501(c)(3) organizations to all 501(c) entities and to allow council donations in increments of $1,000 up to $5,000. The council clarified that a flyer or event documentation should be required only when the donation is for a specific event; otherwise, a flyer is not necessary. The donation‑policy motion passed 4–1.
Councilmembers discussed the intent of the policy—to support local events and organizations that generate community value—while noting the importance of transparency and that staff should refine the application form language accordingly.
