Print shop and mailroom audit findings
Summary
Commissioners want to stop paying for newspaper legal ads and post notices on the city website instead, saving roughly $700 per notice — but a charter amendment is needed first. They noted Sun Sentinel circulation is only around 20,000-24,000.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $700 per average notice could be saved once a charter amendment allows website publication.
Taxpayers, through avoided advertising costs.
Newspaper readers who rely on print notices, though a mailing option would remain.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission CRA Board Meeting and Conference Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
An audit found sloppy pricing, inventory and billing controls in the city's print shop and mailroom. Management says fixes are underway.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
Commissioners want to stop paying for newspaper legal ads and post notices on the city website instead, saving roughly $700 per notice — but a charter amendment is needed first. They noted Sun Sentinel circulation is only around 20,000-24,000.
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