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Town accepts FY25 audit; auditors flag infrastructure fee and fraud‑reporting gaps
Summary
Huntsville Town Council accepted the FY25 audit, which showed revenue increases and expenses $49,000 under budget. The auditor noted two findings: an infrastructure/impact fee was charged without an impact study, and formal procedures for reporting fraud or abuse were not readily found.
The Huntsville Town Council voted 5–0 on Jan. 22 to accept the town’s fiscal year 2025 audit after a presentation by Child Richards CPAs. Auditor Mariah Reyes summarized the financial results and told the council the town recorded increased revenue and sales tax receipts and spent about $49,000 less than was budgeted for the year.
"We noted two findings," Reyes said. "The town has been charging an infrastructure fee without an appropriate impact study, and we could not easily find documented procedures for reporting fraud or abuse." The auditor recommended that the town both document and formalize fraud‑reporting procedures and review the basis for any charged impact or infrastructure fees.
Council members voted to accept the audit on a motion by TCM Bruce Ahlstrom and a second by TCM Lewis Johnson. The vote was by roll call and recorded 5–0 in favor. Councilmembers and staff discussed follow‑up steps to address the two findings and to ensure procedures and supporting documents are in place before the next audit.
The firm’s management letter, provided to the council, lists corrected and uncorrected audit adjustments and notes the town’s accounting policies and estimates were reasonable for the period under audit.
