September 14, 2026 City Administrator Update

The City of Hyattsville held a City Administrator update meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on the city's financial audit status and related procurement activities. The city is addressing multiple years of delayed financial audits, with the current fiscal year 2024 audit recently completed by a new auditing firm, ZA. The city administrator discussed the resignation of the former treasurer and the appointment of an interim treasurer, as well as plans to hire an interim contracted CPA firm to assist with financial record reviews, internal controls, and the hiring of a permanent treasurer. The city is also working on improving financial management systems and increasing transparency in cash position reporting. The council is in the process of selecting a search firm to assist with hiring the next city administrator. The meeting included updates on budget reserves, grant funding, and the importance of completing audits timely to maintain credit ratings. No evidence of fraud was found, but the city is implementing stronger oversight and accountability measures, including potential forensic audits and enhanced audit committee involvement.