ALTO, Ga. — The Alto Town Council will meet Tuesday night with a budget amendment on the agenda as the town continues efforts to resolve financial discrepancies that have delayed adoption of a 2026 budget.
The council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, followed by its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Alto City Hall.
The council will consider a budget amendment for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Town officials have previously said amendments are needed to correct and align financial records before a final 2026 budget can be approved.
The issue stems from a series of financial and administrative challenges over the past year. Alto’s 2024 audit showed overall financial growth but also identified internal control issues and weaknesses in financial tracking. Those findings led to increased scrutiny from state and municipal finance officials.
In December, the council voted to clear the way for the town to file its 2024 audit with the state, a required step before moving forward with a new budget. However, progress stalled again when a consultant with the Georgia Municipal Association told council members that unreconciled 2025 financial records prevented adoption of a 2026 budget.
The consultant warned that the town could not move forward with a new budget until those discrepancies were addressed.
Tuesday’s proposed amendment is expected to address part of that process. No vote on adopting a final 2026 budget is scheduled for the meeting.
Also on the agenda is consideration of a revised town fee schedule. Council members are also scheduled to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
The agenda includes recommendations from town officers, departments and the town attorney, as well as an opportunity for public comment before adjournment.
