Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee, November 10, 2026

Cleveland City Council’s Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee met on November 10, 2026. The committee approved Ordinance 1317-2026, as amended, authorizing the Human Resources Director to contract with CTI Audit Solutions Inc. for one year of claims-audit services covering Anthem and Medical Mutual of Ohio claims, at a cost not to exceed $37,000 per carrier ($74,000 total), ending no later than December 31, 2027. The city said it is self-funded and incurs approximately $100 million in medical claims annually; the audits are intended to identify payment errors and recover overpayments. Officials said CTI has audited the city’s claims since 2016, while a council member requested information on the audits’ financial results. The amendment requires the Human Resources Director to provide the Clerk of Council written notice and details whenever a purchase is made through a cooperative process. No vote count was stated.

The committee also held an extensive hearing on firefighter recruitment, hiring, promotion, and workforce diversity. Members questioned the selection and background-review process, applicant data, residency verification, recruitment resources, and disparities in hiring and discipline, and requested records and follow-up information. Officials said a $7,500 recruitment line was expected for 2027; this was discussed but no budget action was taken. The meeting also mentioned a Concentra contract for pre-employment physicals and a vendor-led process to vet candidates for fire chief, without considering a new award or spending approval for either. No other procurement action was identified.