Report 2020-802
May 20, 2021

Corrective Action Plan and Assessment—City of Blythe

Blythe's Financial Stability Remains Uncertain Even With Recent Improvements

Subject Sept. 23, 2021 March 25, 2022 Sept. 23, 2022
Low financial reserves Partially Addressed Partially Addressed Partially Addressed
Need for additional sources of revenue Pending Fully Addressed Fully Addressed
Lack of a long-term plan Pending Pending Pending

Blythe Must Address Deficits In Its Enterprise Funds as Well as Unmet Safety and Infrastructure Needs

Subject Sept. 23, 2021 March 25, 2022 Sept. 23, 2022
Enterprise fund deficits Will Not Implement Will Not Implement Will Not Implement
Unpaid golf course loan Fully Addressed Fully Addressed Fully Addressed
Need for public safety resources Partially Addressed Partially Addressed Fully Addressed
Unaddressed vacant buildings Pending Pending Fully Addressed

The City Needs More Effective Management Practices to Improve Its Financial Stability and Its Ability to Provide Services to Residents

Subject Sept. 23, 2021 March 25, 2022 Sept. 23, 2022
Utility rate and services fees insufficient to cover costs Pending Fully Addressed Fully Addressed
Poor oversight of city contracts Partially Addressed Partially Addressed Partially Addressed
Lack of a permanent city manager Will Not Implement Will Not Implement Pending