Summary
Auditors found 11 serious problems with how the Health Department's food safety division handled checks and cash — including thousands of dollars sitting in unlocked cabinets and deposits made at suburban banks. Most fixes are already in place, but a forensic audit of the last three years is coming, and Vice Chair Johnson wants similar reviews across other departments.
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Thousands in unprocessed checks were found; delayed deposits risk lost interest and uncollectible revenue.
Detroit food businesses and residents who rely on accurate, timely licensing and inspections.
Small and minority-owned food businesses may have faced payment processing delays, though officials said impacts were not disproportionate.
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