Santa Clara Municipal Code Ch. 2.29 Office of the City Auditor

In addition to the operational day-to-day audit functions set forth in Charter Section 909, the Council-appointed City Auditor shall be responsible for:

(a) Directing the work of Office of the City Auditor, which Office is hereby created as an Office independent from any other City department;

(b) Reviewing and appraising City programs to assess economy, efficiency and effectiveness;

(c) Developing and assigning Office objectives and goals;

(d) Conducting performance audits;

(e) Conducting special audits and investigations;

(f) Conducting or causing to be conducted, and overseeing, annual post audits of all the fiscal transactions and accounts kept by or for the City;

(g) Directing and assigning audit staff and contractors to perform audit projects;

(h) Managing the annual external financial audit contracts;

(i) Preparing and submitting internal audit reports to the Council, including status reports on audit recommendations;

(j) Overseeing the City's performance management system;

(k) Performing other internal audit functions as necessary;

(l) Meeting with City officials, media and the public regarding audit issues;

(m) Representing the City in conferences and in professional organizations;

(n) Conducting such other and further work as directed by Council and as is necessary to satisfactorily fulfill the role of City Auditor.

(Ord. 2020 § 2, 6-23-2020)

The City Auditor shall demonstrate strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; shall set a good example for City staff; and shall correctly apply the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and Values. The appointee to this position shall possess a high degree of knowledge of governmental auditing standards; accounting and auditing principles; organizational theory principles; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and public administration principles. The appointee shall satisfy additional requirements of the position, as may be set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 2020 § 2, 6-23-2020)