Something pretty important happened last week: we finished our annual audit with the State Auditor's office.  While maybe not as dramatic or exciting as some things we do, behind all the numbers and rules, this is the unbiased report that tells you how your city is doing.  They don't just check finances.  They check things like whether or not Sumner is complying with laws such as the Open Public Meetings Act and following our own rules and policies.  (We are, by the way!) 

In past years, we received audit findings for the unpaid interfund loans for the golf course.  This year, our audit is completely clean, thanks in part to the recent steps we have taken in selling the golf course.  In fact, the auditor praised Sumner and its staff for a very smooth, streamlined audit.  This is praise that not all cities enjoy.  She added that once the sale of the course is closed and all the debts repaid, she anticipates even smoother audits for Sumner.  A smoother audit means a cheaper audit.  

There are lots of jokes about auditors.  Some cities even make sure they can recognize her car to be "on alert."  Jokes aside, the auditors do wonderful work to make sure your money is used well and your government is transparent and compliant with law.  That's quite a stamp of approval, and its one we earn by our staff doing excellent work every day, not just when the auditor is watching. 

Take a look at the auditor's notes from the exit conference, and if you get a chance, thank your city employees for a job well done.   As always, feel free to email me or give me a call if you have questions about how Sumner is doing.

Mayor Dave Enslow