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Office of the City Auditor

About the Office of the City Auditor

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The City Council appoints the City Auditor independent of other City Offices to promote and enhance honest, efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable City government. The City Auditor reports directly to City Council and has full responsibility for the direction and management of the Office of the City Auditor.

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

The Yellow Book

The City Auditor conducts audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Commonly referred to as the Yellow Book, these standards outline requirements for audit reports, professional qualifications for auditors, and audit organization quality management. GAGAS requires audit organizations receive an external peer review at least once every three years. This process provides assurance that established policies, procedures, and applicable standards are being followed, such as an effective internal quality control system.

Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

Policies and Procedures

City Auditor Policies and Procedures Manual

A comprehensive set of appropriately communicated policies coupled with current and well documented procedures are essential to an effective system of internal controls.

City Auditor Policies and Procedures Manual
Citywide Whistleblower Protection Policy

No City official or employee shall take retaliatory action against any employee who, in good faith, has made a complaint or allegation concerning improper governmental action.

Citywide Whistleblower Protection Policy

Enhancements to the Office of the City Auditor

Measure K

In November 2018, the Sacramento City Government Accountability and Efficiency Act (Measure K) was passed by voters.

Resolution No. 2018-0317
Independent Budget Analyst

On March 27, 2018, City Council appointed the City Auditor as the Interim Independent Budget Analyst.

Resolution No. 2018-0108
Whistleblower Hotline

In March 2012, City Council directed the City Auditor to establish a Whistleblower Hotline Program.

Assessment for Establishing a Whistleblower Hotline
Reporting directly to the City Council

In 2009, City Council moved the City Auditor from the City Manager's purview to report directly to the City Council.

Ordinance No. 2009-031

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About the Office of the City Auditor

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Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards

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