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Robbins manager flags $90,000 audit discrepancy; introduces new finance officer Tammy Cox
Summary
Town manager reported a roughly $90,000 difference uncovered while reconciling prior audits and said the auditor is reviewing records; the manager also introduced Tammy Cox as Robbins’ new finance officer, citing her municipal experience.
Town manager Speaker 3 told the council the town’s financial audit work showed a roughly $90,000 difference when reconciling items from the past two years and that the prior auditor is reviewing records to identify the cause.
"We're $90,000 different," Speaker 3 said, adding the auditor requested more time to pull records and expected to provide further information within weeks. Speaker 4 asked whether the auditor would identify where the $90,000 difference originated; Speaker 4 was told the auditor "is confident he's gonna find something" and the manager asked council members to be patient while the review continues. Speaker 1 confirmed the audit in question covered 2021–22.
In the same meeting the manager introduced Tammy Cox as the town’s new finance officer. Speaker 3 said Cox has extensive municipal finance experience, including a decade in Oriental, and that she has already begun organizing the town’s records.
Why it matters: A multi‑thousand-dollar discrepancy in audited accounts can affect budgeting, grant compliance and public confidence. Town officials said the auditor is still investigating and no final findings were presented at the meeting.
Next steps: The council will wait for the auditor’s follow-up and the manager said Cox will continue reconciling accounts and working through outstanding items for the council to review.
