Woodland Hills council ratifies year‑end budget fixes, keeps auditor for now

At its July 14 meeting the Woodland Hills City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026‑44 to correct year‑end budgetary and accounting discrepancies in the amended FY2025–26 budget and approved near‑term auditing services from Larson & Co.

Charlene, a recently introduced finance staff member, told the council the corrections were housekeeping: a public‑works CIP transfer did not match the general‑fund transfer, and proceeds from a capital asset sale needed to be moved into the EMS CIP fund. "Your transfers in and out need to balance," she said, urging the council to approve the changes so the fiscal statements are accurate.

Council members moved and seconded the resolution and adopted it by voice vote. The council then discussed auditing services and whether to run a full RFP now; staff recommended delaying a broader RFP until January to avoid the busy auditing season and to preserve continuity while the new finance staff settles in. Council voted to retain Larson & Co. for the near term, with the caveat that single‑audit or special‑engagement costs were identified in the pricing sheet.

The council also authorized the mayor to sign a sponsorship agreement with Utah County for America250 reimbursement. Staff said receipts for flags, lighting, banners and refreshments totaled about $1,748.07; county reimbursement is $1,500. The mayor will execute the contract and staff will submit the reimbursement packet.

Councilors asked staff to return next meeting with the auditor‑RFP schedule and to continue work on internal controls and fraud‑risk assessment follow‑up.