July 16, 2026 - Finance and Audit Commission Part 2

The City of Menlo Park Finance and Audit Commission met on July 16, 2026, to discuss their upcoming work plan and community engagement strategies related to city financial matters. A key procurement-related decision was the removal of the existing work plan goal focused on OpenGov transparency portal improvements and community training, replacing it with a new goal to organize community budget forums. These forums aim to educate the public on financial topics such as revenue generation and cost recovery strategies, and to gather public input to inform city council decisions. The commission approved this change by motion. Additionally, the meeting included an informational update on city grant funding, with discussions about tracking grant spending and potential risks of losing unspent funds, particularly for public works projects and the Bell Haven Solar project. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.