CALLED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF WASHINGTON, GEORGIA December 3, 2024 The Mayor and City Council of the City of Washington, Georgia, held a meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM at The City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Bruce Bailey presided. Mayor Bailey and Council members Anderson, Cullars, Fisher, Gunter, Hill, Mahoney, and Adam Nelson (by phone) were present. Councilman Hill led the invocation, followed by Mayor Bailey, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Hill asked to add budget discussion to the agenda, and Councilman Cullars asked to add an executive session for personal and litigation matters. Motion to approve the agenda by Councilman Hill and Seconded by Councilman Fisher. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. a. Forensic Audit Review a. Samuel Latimer - Rushton Accounting & Business Advisors PRESENTATION: Sam Latimer's presentation started with clarification on the term forensic audit. He explained that what he did was not an audit but an agreed-upon procedure, where he met with management and identified procedures and policies that he and his team determined were suitable for the users' needs. Listed below are some of the findings that need policies and procedures written to enhance the running of the city: vendor selection, personnel, wage, financial, voided transactions, termination of employment, employee access, travel, reimbursement, etc. A copy of the audit is attached for a more detailed explanation. b. Councilman Hill's budget discussion was tabled to a December 9, 2024, meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Cullars's executive session was tabled to a December 9, 2024, meeting. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Cullars motioned to adjourn, and Councilman Fisher second. The vote passed unanimously, and themeeting adjourned. Laoke : h OITN Bruce Bailey, Mayor Yoshe Jenkins, City Clerk / 2 a -