Mary Dougherty

Woonsocket City Council Special Meeting

The council held a special meeting to discuss the status and progress of the city's outstanding and overdue fiscal year 2024 and 2025 audits, as well as the upcoming fiscal year 2026 audit. Key points of discussion included significant expenditures incurred to date for financial services and audits, concerns regarding the quality of work provided by auditing firms, and the need for staffing adjustments within the Finance Department. The administration and council agreed on prioritizing the completion of sewer billing and the necessary audit tasks, emphasizing the need for efficient grant management and timely filling of key financial positions.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.