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CONTINUE DISCUSSION ON RYLAND CONTRACTS
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RECOMMENDATION
This item has been agendized by the Audit Committee Chair, Vice Mayor Lee, for discussion of the Ryland contracts and to provide staff direction on any additional information the Audit Committee members would like to receive or a recommendation for the City Council, including a potential 406 investigation, if appropriate.
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DISCUSSION
Background
At the March 3, 2026, Council meeting, Vice Mayor Lee referred to a need for a continued discussion on the Ryland Strategic Business Consultant contracts. This item has been agendized for the Vice Mayor to lead a discussion on those contracts and for possible action, including a possible referral and discussion of a 406 audit. Attached as Attachments A and B are the contracts with Ryland Strategic Consultant.
At the Special Council Audit Committee meeting on March 10, 2026, additional comments needed to be addressed. The committee directed staff to bring the item back for discussion at the next committee meeting. In addition, by motion 2026-03-10-1301, to forward to the Office of the State Controller a request to review the City’s bid split contract.
Attachment A - Ryland Strategic Consultant Contract - Forensic Audit
Attachment B - Ryland Strategic Consultant Contract - Administrative Services