Last night's meeting had a number of twists and turns, but the growing support for a voluntary state audit is the right way to proceed and there are a number of benefits that can be realized from having one.
We can give answers to those who allege financial misconduct. We can show the council's willingness to have their actions reviewed and critiqued, and we can show the public, absent of bias or spin, how their city is doing in spending their money in accordance with the law. But remember that the audit doesn't come without cost. Initial estimates are $35K-$50K and that money will have to come from somewhere.
So I applaud the Mayor's comments in support of the audit. I only hope that once it is complete, the results are taken as the "truth" - good or bad. From there, we should move forward by addressing any deficiencies, stop dwelling on past actions that cannot be undone, and get back to doing the work of the people of Neosho.
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