June 23, 2026 Norfolk City Council Work Session

The Norfolk City Council held a work session on June 23, 2026, which included event recaps of the successful 73rd annual Norfolk NATO Festival and other major city events such as Juneteenth and Harbor Fest. The session also featured presentations related to the city's fiscal oversight, including the annual audit presentation by Clifton Larsen Allen and the fiscal year 2027 annual audit plan by the city's internal auditor, Brad Smith. The audit discussions covered the scope of audits for the city, school district, and related entities, compliance with financial reporting standards, and upcoming audit focuses such as police overtime, grants compliance, retiree payment processes, and citywide expenditures. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session to discuss the award of public contracts or lease agreements related to the Norfolk Admirals and Norfolk Tides, indicating ongoing procurement negotiations that could impact future contracts.