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Council presses for forensic audit as treasurer reports missing records
Summary
Treasurer Amber Knowles told the council the 2023 audit remains in process after records were lost; public commenters and some council members urged obtaining quotes for a forensic audit to resolve potential past irregularities.
Treasurer Amber Knowles reported to the council that the 2023 audit is still underway and that records held by Doshier were lost, delaying completion of the audit. Amber told the council she is working to reconcile bank statements and will seek CSA training to improve reporting accuracy.
Public commenters and several council members said a forensic audit is warranted to determine whether financial irregularities occurred. Resident Tim Curtis urged the council to “get a forensic audit” and said it was time to act; another citizen seconded that comment. Council members asked Amber to investigate options and cost estimates for a potential forensic audit and delayed acceptance of the treasurer’s report until next month (motion carried 6-0).
Council did not authorize an immediate forensic audit at this meeting but directed the treasurer to gather information and potential costs for consideration at a future meeting. The minutes record concerns about transparency and the need for reconciled monthly statements.
