Changes made by the Colorado Springs City Council Tuesday meeting haveextended the debate over the certifications needed by the city auditor.

Natalie Lovell was appointed city auditor in March on the condition that she obtain a license as a certified public account within the next two years. Earlier this month, the City Council had backed a proposal to cut that condition entirely.

The new proposal for the ordinance, which narrowly passed Tuesday, instead requires Lovell to obtain certification as an internal auditor. Lovell would have until March 2027 to receive the certification.

While the previous proposal had broad council support, public opposition and details about Lovell's previous attempts splintered the council discussion Tuesday. The amended motion with the new requirement pass

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