Stockton Council Approves FY2027 Audit Plan After Measure A Transparency Concerns

The Stockton City Council approved an audit plan for fiscal year 2027. Outside firm UHY will review city departments and Measure A funding. The decision aims to bring greater transparency to oversight of the city’s financial resources. The audit is designed to ensure accountability in the use of Measure A funding. The funding has faced concerns about the availability of reliable financial data.

The oversight committee flagged a lack of transparency in tracking how Measure A funds are spent. Measure A has collected over $400 million in total funds to date. The committee previously identified a lack of reliable financial information about these expenditures. The gap prompted the need for external verification.

UHY will examine city departments to track the allocation of Measure A money. Measure A money supports law enforcement, crime prevention and resident services. The process is intended to give the oversight committee accurate financial documentation. The committee currently lacks that documentation. The decision targets Measure A funding. UHY will review city departments.

A city council approves spending plans for the city. An audit reviews financial records for accuracy. Outside firms conduct independent audits.

The Stockton audit plan covers fiscal year 2027. UHY expects to complete the city audits by June 2027.