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Resident cites 2021 state audit deficiencies; City Manager says action plans adopted and remain in implementation
Summary
A public commenter cited significant deficiencies found in a 2021 state audit; City Manager Bill Reid told the council that Resolutions 2225 and 2226 adopt action plans for FY20 and FY21 audit findings and that corrective measures remain in place.
During public comment, Linda Galas-Merten, speaking for the North Plains chapter of Strong Towns, cited findings from a 2021 state audit that identified “significant deficiencies” in the city's financial controls and reporting and asked how the city had addressed those deficiencies.
City Manager Bill Reid responded during the finance report portion of the meeting, explaining the statutory process the city follows when an audit identifies findings: the city drafts an action plan responding to each deficiency, the council adopts that plan by resolution, and the mayor, city manager and finance director sign the plan. Reid said Resolution No. 2225 addresses the FY20 audit deficiencies and Resolution No. 2226 addresses FY21, and he stated that the corrective steps laid out in those action plans remain in implementation and that added accounting experience on staff should reduce findings going forward.
Reid also reported that most operating funds are within budget and outlined the upcoming budget process and timeline. The council did not take formal action on the audits during the March 17 meeting; Reid's comments framed the city's response as ongoing implementation of previously adopted resolutions.
