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1. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Pereira, Oliver and Morad, requesting, that the Committee on Audit receive monthly reports for expenditures from every department and account. (To be Referred to the Committee on Audit, CFO Robert Ekstrom, the Auditor and the Administration.) (Matter ID #1155) (Referred – June 27, 2024.) (July 15, 2024 – RETURNED UNSIGNED by the Mayor.) (October 17, 2024 – tabled.) (February 25, 2025 – tabled.) (April 10, 2025 – tabled.)
INVITEES: Quillan Lowney, City Auditor
2. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Burgo, requesting that the Committee on Audit review the Mayor’s new staff hire, including the position, compensation, funding source, and hiring process, and report its findings and recommendations to the full City Council. (Matter ID #1460) (Referred – September 10, 2026.)
INVITEES: Jose Gouveia, Director of Personnel; Quillan Lowney, City Auditor; Representative of the Mayor’s Office
3. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that the Committee on Audit review the City of New Bedford's Health Insurance brokers' fees, consultant’s fees, and any other information surrounding this matter that the Committee deems relevant; and further, that the Committee review all commissions paid out for the last three fiscal years. (Matter ID #1462) (Referred – September 10, 2026.)
INVITEES: Jose Gouveia, Director of Personnel; Quillan Lowney, City Auditor
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