Hire Maze & Associates to audit city finances for 2010-2012
In Plain English
The city needs an independent accounting firm to review its financial records and spending for 3 past fiscal years. External audits help ensure the city followed proper procedures and spent taxpayer money correctly. If approved, Maze & Associates examines city books and reports any problems to the council.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Approve contract with Maze & Associates for external audits
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved hiring Maze & Associates to conduct independent audits of the city's financial records for the past three fiscal years. This is a routine administrative requirement that helps ensure the city followed proper accounting procedures and spent taxpayer money appropriately. The external auditing firm will review the city's books and report any problems or irregularities to the council. All seven council members supported the contract, which aligns with their typical pattern of approving most contract items.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Community Discussion
This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.
Comments are submitted to the Richmond City Clerk before the meeting. By commenting, you agree to have your name and comment included in the public record.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Hire Maze & Associates for $456,470 annual audit contract
Approve contract with Maze and Associates for annual audit services
Approve $600,000 contract amendment for external city auditing services
Extend Maze and Associates contract for city audit services through 2019
Extend auditing contract with Maze & Associates for 1 year
The Story So Far
Related items from other meetings
Hire law firm for general legal advice and lawsuits
Update sidewalk vendor permit rules and enforcement procedures
Hire Bennett Gelini law firm for litigation and liability claims through 2028
Hire consultant to help find new operator for water treatment and storm systems
Approve 3-year contract with Unity Courier for library book delivery service
Increase Pogo Park contract by $3.3 million to complete Harbour-8 Park expansion
Update administrative procedures and enforcement for sidewalk vendors
Approve $299,797 contract to plan relocation of historic SS Red Oak Victory ship
Hire consulting firm to study Port of Richmond's economic impact
Extend LCP Tracker labor compliance software contract by $29,000 through 2027