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Finance department modernization study

Summary

After heavy staff turnover and lost Munis system expertise, the finance department will use vacant salary savings to hire Baker Tilly to realign the department and update the compensation plan. Alderpersons want to see measurable results reported back.

At a glance

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1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $100,000+ in vacant salary savings redirected to consultants instead of returning to the general fund.

✅Who benefits

Taxpayers, if the study makes finance operations more efficient and reliable.

⚠️Who could be affected

Departments that might otherwise have seen vacant salary dollars returned.

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