City of Jackson, TN April 30, 2026 City Council Work Session

The City of Jackson, TN held a City Council Work Session on April 30, 2026, primarily focused on fiscal year budgeting and audit updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the ongoing work on the FY27 budget draft, with the budget committee actively refining it for mid-May consideration. The city is addressing audit findings from FY24 and FY25, including cash reconciliations, payroll accruals, and federal funds reporting, aiming to minimize adjustments and improve financial reporting accuracy. The session also covered capital asset management, with efforts to internalize this function previously outsourced to auditing firms. Additionally, the council discussed staffing for the city engineer position, balancing cost savings with the need for qualified personnel, and the potential reallocation of budgeted funds depending on hiring decisions. Procurement outreach efforts were highlighted, including a new solicitation software and an upcoming vendor fair to connect suppliers with city departments. Stormwater management funding and potential fee adjustments, including city court fees, were also briefly discussed as part of future budget considerations. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this session, but several action items related to budget finalization and staffing were identified.