Finance Committee Meeting

The City of Santa Fe Finance Committee meeting on August 25, 2026, focused on several procurement and regulatory issues. Key discussions included the approval of a resolution to suspend the annual fishing derby and instead hold a children's fishing derby at Nichols Reservoir, with detailed planning and safety precautions still in development. The committee also received updates from Baker Tilly on internal audit projects, including a recruitment process review and the proposed fiscal year 2027 internal audit plan, which covers grant management, capital improvement program assessment, and cash handling processes. Additionally, the committee addressed a cease and desist order for a cannabis retail business operating in violation of zoning laws, ultimately voting to approve the order to halt all business activities at the location due to unauthorized retail sales within 300 feet of a daycare. The meeting highlighted the importance of community engagement in event planning and ongoing efforts to improve city processes through audits and compliance enforcement.