Committee reviews January financials and advances renewal of city audit contract Officials said general and utility fund balances appear low on summary charts, the city repaid about $1 million after prior projects had ineligible costs, and the committee moved forward an extension with the city's auditing firm by consensus instead of soliciting new bids.

Benton Harbor's financial future is in question as committee members raise concerns over dwindling fund balances and rising legal costs.

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Benton Harbor commission approves $420,000 transfer amid debate over Plante Moran costs and finance oversight The Benton Harbor City Commission voted to transfer $420,000 from the city income tax fund to the general fund after public comment and extended debate about past transfers, contractor payments to Plante Moran and the absence of a permanent finance director.

Benton Harbor's City Commission just approved a controversial $420,000 transfer, sparking heated debates over financial transparency and oversight!

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