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South Weber council accepts FY2025 audit; auditors recommend tighter monthly reconciliations
Summary
After a presentation by auditor Ron Stewart, the council accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, which found the city’s financial statements materially accurate but recommended improved monthly reconciliations and more frequent outside-accountant involvement. Staff will provide a written audit response.
South Weber City Council voted Jan. 13 to accept the Fiscal Year 2025 audit after a presentation from Ron Stewart of Gilbert & Stewart.
"The audit confirmed the city’s financial statements are materially accurate, meet accounting standards, and can be relied upon," Stewart told the council, while reviewing internal controls and compliance with state law. He identified one budgetary compliance concern where the city exceeded its budget and recommended the city tighten monthly reconciliations and involve its outside accounting firm more frequently to ensure timely financial information.
Councilman Wayne Winsor moved to accept the audit; Councilwoman Angie Petty seconded. Mayor Rod Westbroek called for a voice vote; Council Members Jeremy Davis, Joel Dills, Angie Petty, and Wayne Winsor voted aye and the motion carried. City staff committed to producing documentation of audit recommendations and corrective actions as part of the formal audit response.
The audit presentation noted the city meets accounting standards but that several year-end accounting adjustments occur; auditors advised amending the budget when overruns are identified and making a final year-end amendment. The council thanked the auditors for meeting a tight deadline and asked staff for details on the items that went over budget.
