Fresno City Council: Finance and Audit Committee, March 26th, 2025.
Summary:
During the Finance and Audit Committee meeting, chaired by Chair Esparza with Vice Chair Karbassi present, the committee approved the agenda and minutes from May 13th, 2024. The meeting focused on the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and updates on internal control reviews, both sponsored by the finance department. City Controller and Finance Director Santino Denise introduced the topics and external auditor Andrew Roth presented the audit results, highlighting no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. The committee also discussed implementing a whistleblower hotline and promoting electronic payments to reduce costs. Recommendations from the internal control review included enhancing policies, training, and controls across various financial operations. This summary is AI generated and subject to inaccuracies.