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Council extends audit contract for one year as staff vows corrective actions
Summary
Council approved a one‑year extension of the audit contract with Malden & Jenkins to meet a statutory filing deadline; staff said prior audit delays were largely caused by the city's internal processes and the move to a new ERP.
Council voted to authorize a one‑year extension of the city's audit contract with Malden & Jenkins to comply with a statutory filing deadline and allow time to issue a competitive RFP.
Staff explained the extension was needed because the city is "bumping up against a statutory deadline" for filing the FY'26 audit and said the additional time will allow a planned RFP in October. A council member criticized recurring lateness at other agencies; staff responded "They said, It's us," reflecting an internal assessment that the city's processes have contributed to delays. Staff said transitioning to the Tyler ERP and redefining closing processes should speed future audits, and that they are optimistic about issuing an audit by year-end.
Council approved the one‑year extension, recorded as a 7–1 vote in the roll-call for this item, with staff committing to detailed corrective actions and further discussion in the audit committee.
