HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24845: AUTHORIZING A FORENSIC AUDIT TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FY21 TO FY25 ABD ADOPT A GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK P.R. No. 24845
04/22/2026 SB
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AUTHORIZING A
FORENSIC AUDIT TO BE CONDUCTED FOR FY2021 THROUGH FY2025 OF
FINANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, PURCHASING TO INCLUDE
OUTSOURCED MAINTENANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, OPEN MEETINGS
ACT, PLEASURE ISLAND, STREETS PROGRAM AND LANDFILL; ADOPTING
A GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
WHEREAS, a workshop of the City Council was held on April 15, 2026 to establishing a general scope
of work to conduct a forensic audit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur desires to ensure fiscal transparency, integrity,
and accountability in its operations; and
WHEREAS, the governing body has identified a need for a comprehensive review of policies and
procedures and certain financial records for fiscal years FY 2021 through FY 2025; and
WHEREAS, a forensic audit is necessary to identify, analyze, and quantify any irregular activity, or non-
compliance with established policies; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That a Forensic Audit shall be conducted for FY2021 through FY2025 to perform a
comprehensive review of Policies and Procedures and certain financial records in Finance Policies and
Procedures, Purchasing to include Outsourced Maintenance , Human Resources, Open Meetings Act, Pleasure
Island, Streets Program and Landfill.
Section 3. That a General Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit"A" is adopted.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D., 2026, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY, TRMC
APPROVED AS TO F •
ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO, CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR MINISTRATION:
RONALD BURTON, ANAGER, CPM
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EXHIBIT "A"
A. General Investigation Parameters
1. Period: The audit shall cover FY 2021 through FY 2025.
2. Focus Areas: A comprehensive review of Policies and Procedures and certain
financial records.
3. Core Areas: Comprehensive review of the following:
a. Finance Policies and Procedures
b. Purchasing to include Outsourced Maintenance
c. Human Resources
d. Open Meetings Act
e. Pleasure Island
f. Streets Program
g. Landfill
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