The Independent Auditor function exists to record the costs of the annual audit and other examinations of accounts and records of the City by an independent auditor. An independent auditor is one who works for the Auditor of Public Accounts, a private firm or an internal auditor who is hired by and reports only to the City Council.

Goal:

To perform an efficient and accurate audit of the City’s financial records and accounts. (Strategic Plan Goal 5)

Objective:

Each year the City’s financial audit meets all required criteria and earns the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.