The city of Bandera’s 2025 audit reported zero findings for the first time in years, according to City Treasurer Allyson Wright.
Conducted by Donald Allman, the certified public accountant for the city, the audit noted the net worth of the city of Bandera government at $11,820,824, of which $2,245,646 serves as an unrestricted net position to be used by the mayor, currently Denise Griffin, and the City Council however they choose to benefit the city. The city also saw an increase in net position, or net income, of $504,219.
Several key takeaways were provided by Allman: Water, sewer and sanitation income increased $118,000, a 6% rise that indicates economic growth. Just as significantly, water, sewer and sanitation expenses decreased $197,000, or 11%, a strong indicator of good fiscal management, according to Wright.
Allman credited Wright with the city’s clean audit.
“I can’t say enough great
SEE AUDIT FINDINGS, PAGE 4 things about Allyson Wright,” Allman said. “She did a great job getting all the accounting information together. Definitely one of the best treasurers, finance directors, accounting managers — whatever you want to call it.”
When Wright came onboard as city treasurer in 2022, the city had eight findings in its audit. In 2023, there were three findings; in 2024, two; and in 2025 — the year audited — there were zero findings.
“A finding in a municipal audit is a formally reported deficiency,” Wright said. “A weakness in internal controls, or an instance of noncompliance with laws, regulations or grant agreements discovered by auditors.”
The 2025 audit also found that the city of Bandera had a net position increase in governmental funds of $338,184. The report covered the 2025 fiscal year through Sept. 30, 2025.
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