EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso city officials say the city has passed its external audit, with independent reviewers finding its finances in order.<\/p>\n
A clean audit opinion, also known as an unmodified opinion, is the highest opinion an independent external auditor can issue. City leaders said the reviewers combed through the city\u2019s annual financial report and determined that everything is operating exactly as it should be.<\/p>\n
Officials said the results mean the city\u2019s books are accurate and fully up to professional standards. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis milestone reflects a decade of disciplined financial management and a strong culture of accountability across our organization,\u201d Mayor Renard U. Johnson said. \u201cIt allows us to continue delivering reliable services while maintaining the trust of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
City Manager Dionne Mack said the result is tied to consistent work across departments. \u201cClean audits are the result of strong oversight, clear policies, and coordination across departments,\u201d Mack said. \u201cThis reflects the daily work happening across the organization to make sure public resources are managed responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report includes detailed information about its finances, including what it owns, what it owes, how much money it receives, and how that money is spent. The report is available on the city\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: El Paso airport launches AI-powered parking system with Metropolis partnership<\/a><\/p>\n