(KLZA)-- The Falls City Council members discussed options to improve the accounting procedures at City Hall when they met Monday evening. 

City Clerk Kevin Cluskey said its is an important area in need of attention. Cluskey says since he was hired, former City Treasurer Gary Jorn is not always immediately available when there are questions. 

Cluskey suggested one way to improve the process might be to bring in an accounting consultant.  While the accounting is a group effort,  one person has been mainly responsible for the accounting process.  

Mayor Shawna Bindle noted that looking at the options is a good idea noting that Falls City is one of the only communities of a similar size to have a dedicated treasuser.

The Council approved obtaining bids to find out what hiring an accounting consultant might cost.  

Cluskey also requested utilizing additional parts of the cities Power Manager Software program to see if that could help improve accounting.  The program helps with checks and balances of accounts and he feels by utilizing additional programming available,  it could be the solution to help the City have better accuracy concerning finances. 

The Council approved the request to access the additional software services with an up front cost of $3,646.  Usage of the program would include an annual fee of $1,046.