What: the outstanding city audit, finance staffing needs and the effect on bonding.
Where it stands: The City Manager said on 2026-10-05 that completion is hopefully December and reasonably January.
Next: Hire a contractor or entry-level temps; the next audit cannot start until this one is done.
Details
The city cannot bond competitively until the outstanding audit is complete. A consultant's progress spreadsheet last showed about 39% and is now estimated above 50%.
The City Manager said the interim Finance Director needs more resources; the city is considering a contractor or temps so senior staff can focus on the audit. Competitive bonding is blocked until the audit is done (December hopeful, January reasonable).