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Milton council members push for clearer notification and a liaison after unplanned audit work
Summary
Council members said they should have been told earlier about significant additional audit effort and asked the city manager to establish a liaison and procedures so future out‑of‑scope work is reported sooner. A council member proposed raising the topic in a work session for policy changes.
Several council members told the mayor they expected earlier notification when auditors needed frequent on‑site meetings or extra time. One member who reviewed the RFP noted the contract language that says anticipated billings should be discussed with management before extra work is performed and questioned how extra fees could be charged when the RFP describes fee limitations.
Council members and the mayor discussed creating a clearer backstop for communication; the city manager had suggested a liaison in a July 14 letter and council members recommended placing notification procedures and roles on the next work session agenda. "We should be hearing this a lot sooner than 'oh, by the way, we've done it and need approval,'" a council member said, pressing for formal steps about when managers must notify council about added expenses.
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