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EXPLORE RE-ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive information related to re-stablishing the Office of the City Auditor and provide staff direction on any additional information the Committee would like to receive and/or a recommendation for Council, if appropriate.
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Summary
In 1994, the voters approved via Measure H establishing the City Auditor. In the fall of 2012, following the retirement of the long-time City Auditor, the City Council decided to pursue internal audit services by contract. The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a risk assessment and internal control review and to provide the services of the City Auditor. In early 2013, Moss Adams was selected through the RFP process as the firm to carry out the initial projects, create an aggressive Internal Audit Plan and provide internal audit services.
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Background
The position of the City Auditor was created by a City Charter amendment in 1994 (Attachment A). The position is appointed by, reports to, and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.
Among the duties assigned to the City Auditor are:
• Audit the books, accounts, money, and securities of departments and agencies of the City;
• Select and manage the outside audit firm;
• Determine the extent to which City department’s assets are being accounted for;
• Report results of audits to the City Council and City Manager; and
• Perform such other auditing functions as may be assigned by the City Council.
Attachment A - City Charter Article XV City Auditor