Chaska Earns Unqualified Audit Opinion for 2025 Fiscal Year
Independent auditors confirm the city's financial statements are in order, reflecting a strong fiscal position for the past year.
Chaska, MN – The City of Chaska has received an unqualified opinion on its 2025 fiscal year financial audit, the highest assurance an auditing firm can provide, signaling a clean bill of financial health. The findings were presented during the July 20, 2026 City Council meeting, affirming the city’s adherence to accounting standards and transparent financial practices.
Ezra Kitz, Manager at Clifton Larson Allen (CLA), the independent auditing firm, presented the results of the comprehensive annual financial report (ACFR) review. He highlighted the thorough examination conducted by his firm, which covered the city's financial records up to December 31, 2025.
We are pleased to confirm that the City of Chaska has received an unqualified opinion for its 2025 fiscal year audit, indicating a clean bill of financial health and strong adherence to financial reporting standards.
City staff, including Lisa Nelson, who assisted in preparing the ACFR, and Erica Mati, Finance Division Director who led the finance team during fiscal year 2025, were integral to the process. The clean audit indicates that the financial statements are free from material misstatement and accurately present the city's financial position.
These financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial position of the city of Chaska as of December 31st, 2025.
Other Topics from This Document
Adoption of the agenda
Approval of June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
Consent items (Cannabis retail license)
Annual 2025 Financial Report Presentation (ACFR)
Fire Relief Association financial report
Debt issuance and bond rating status
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