August 30, 2019
Members of the Audit Committee:
Enclosed is the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Plan of the Office of the City Auditor. The plan includes 36 performance and IT audits, 4 data analysis projects, 4 follow-up audits, and 1 attestation project. As in years past, the plan includes time allocated for potential City Council and Management requested projects.
In developing the plan, my Office sought input from the Mayor, City Council Members, the City Manager, Executive Leadership Team and select Department Directors. We added additional input based on local government audit industry trends. This effort resulted in an extensive list of potential areas for audit within the City. We then prioritized these potential areas based on a high-level risk assessment considering factors such as financial impact, compliance, and prior issues, and developed the enclosed proposed FY2020 Audit Plan.
I believe this plan provides adequate audit coverage across City departments and recognizes concerns of City Council and Management.
This proposed plan will be discussed at the August 30 Audit Committee meeting. After discussion and any changes, the proposed plan must be approved by the Audit Committee and then forwarded to the full Council for approval. I anticipate a September 19 Council date.
I welcome discussion on the proposed plan and request approval.
Respectfully,
Kevin W. Barthold, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA
City Auditor