Internal audit finds process gaps in Tiny Homes project; council adopts oversight recommendations

Aug 17, 2026

An internal audit found the Tiny Homes project changed materially after an anticipated donation fell through and after the city used HOME‑ARP funds (which cannot be restricted to veterans); council voted to adopt audit recommendations requiring formal council approval when funding or eligibility materially changes.

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The city’s internal audit office briefed council on the Tiny Homes project, finding that the initiative — originally presented as veteran‑focused after a proposed donation — materially shifted when that donation did not materialize and staff pursued HOME‑ARP funds that carry eligibility restrictions. The audit concluded the project’s scope changes were not always presented in a single, clear action to council and recommended a formal project‑management policy requiring council approval when funding sources or eligibility materially change.

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