City Auditor
The people elect an auditor to keep an independent
watch over city operations and the resources they have provided to
the government. Citizens want accountability from the city
government that resources are safeguarded and efficiently and
effectively applied to the intended purposes. The mission of the
City Auditor is to provide accountability of city government.
Goals
To achieve this mission, the City Auditor's Office will strive
to:
- Recommend adequate controls and safeguarding of assets
- Assess compliance with regulations, statutes, ordinances and
established practices
- Assist management in improving operations and reducing
risk
- of loss or waste
- Review sensitive areas and report irregularities and
dereliction of duties
Methodologies
The City Auditor's Office follows the International Standards
for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the
Institute of Internal Auditors in performing audits and managing
the Internal Auditing Department. To achieve the goals of our
mission, we:
- Perform internal audits as part of an annual plan including
evaluation of internal controls and compliance with regulations,
statutes, ordinances, and established practices
- Perform internal control reviews
- Review systems development activities
- Perform special projects
- Perform control self-assessments
- Provide consultation services
