Independent audit provision (Charter Section 6.09)
Summary
The city's finance director asked to reinstate a provision allowing a firm that does other financial work for the city to also perform the audit. Most commissioners were skeptical, citing independence concerns, and floated requiring a unanimous commission vote for any waiver.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could affect audit procurement costs in a small market for state-authorized audit firms.
City staff seeking flexibility if few audit firms bid on the work.
Potentially public confidence in audit independence if the same firm handles both books and audit.
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