Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: August 23, 2016
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and provide staff with direction concerning audit activities and the City Auditor position.
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BACKGROUND
During recent budget discussions, the City Council discussed the possibility of hiring a City Auditor position. Additionally, Council Member Gregory requested some information regarding the City Auditor position and the internal audit activities currently being conducted in the City of Denton. In Exhibit 1, I have attached a memorandum I prepared for Carla Romine, Director of Human Resources, regarding these issues. This memorandum was provided to the Council Appointed Performance Review (CAPR) Committee at a recent meeting.
In the City Manager’s FY 2016-17 Proposed Budget, an additional $100,000 has been recommended for internal audit services. The purpose of this agenda item, therefore, is to review this information with the entire Council, and discuss potential options regarding how these funds should be used. The attached presentation (Exhibit 2) will be used to facilitate this conversation.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Organizational Excellence
Related Goal: 1.1 Manage financial resources in a responsible manner
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Memorandum to Carla Romine concerning internal audit activities
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Bryan Langley
Assistant City Manager