The City of Lodi has released the findings of two financial reviews, both concluding no fraud or misuse of funds amid months of scrutiny sparked by allegations from City Manager Scott Carney, who remains on paid administrative leave.
Officials recently presented the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, alongside the results of an independent investigation by financial assessor Kevin Harper. Both the ACFR audit, conducted by Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP, and Harper’s review found “no evidence of fraud, waste, or abuse in key areas,” including the city’s procurement card usage and utility deposit accounts.
Harper’s investigation, however, identified areas for improvement. While confirming no fraud, Harper recommended further accounting review of customer utility deposit accounts and stronger internal controls around procurement card use. Those findings align with broader concerns previously highlighted in a separate internal controls audit by Moss Adams LLP…