All appearances point to separation between Modesto, in-house auditor

Tune in at 5:00om on FM93.3 for the Mayors review of the City Auditor mess.  Monica Houston on Wednesday afternoon remained employed as Modesto’s in-house auditor, however, there’s some indication that could change soon.

Less than eight months ago, Houston was hired to uncover inefficiencies in city operations. Since then, she has become the focus of a political fight among council members who have either scrutinized her motives or defended her qualifications and experience.On Wednesday morning, The Modesto Bee sent a message to Houston’s city e-mail address and received an automatic reply: “Please be advised that I am no longer with the City of Modesto.”