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The Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) Knighton Award recognizes the best performance audit reports of the year.
2023 Distinguished Knighton Award - ALGA award in Medium Audit Shops for the Audit of the Sacramento Police Department's Evidence and Property Division - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits.
2021 Distinguished Knighton Award - ALGA award in Medium Audit Shops for the Audit of the Sacramento Community Police Review Commission: Renewed Focus on Cooperation Urgently Needed.
2019 Distinguished Knighton Award - ALGA award in Medium Audit Shops for the Audit of City-Owned and Leased Real Property.
2017 Exemplary Knighton Award - ALGA award in Medium Audit Shops for the Audit of the Fire Department Overtime Use.
2015 Distinguished Knighton Award - ALGAs award in Small Audit Shops for the Audit of the City's Master Vendor File.
2014 Distinguished Knighton Award - ALGA award in Small Audit Shops for the Audit of Citywide Wireless Communications.
2013 Gold Knighton Award - ALGA award in Small Audit Shops for the Audit of City Employee Supplemental Pay.
2011 Bronze Knighton Award - ALGA award in Small Audit Shops for the Audit of Employee Health and Pension Benefits.
Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) award for Outstanding Contribution to the Quarterly awarded to a member of our staff, Lynn Bashaw, for the article "Audit of On-Street Parking Meters."
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Emerging Leaders award for audit professionals under 35 or new to internal audit with a passion for the profession, awarded to a member of our staff, Jordan Sweeney, in 2019.
Hosted a fellow, Nestani Gaprindashvili, for one month in 2018. Fellow worked in the Auditor's Office and learned performance auditing techniques. At the conclusion of the program, fellow submitted a follow-on proposal which was selected by the committee for funding. The follow-on proposal included two staff members from the Auditor's Office traveling to the fellow's home country, Georgia, and presenting to and meeting with various auditors in various levels of the Georgian government to share and discuss auditing best practices. Staff traveled to Tbilisi, Georgia in September 2019 and successfully completed the follow-on project.
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) require auditors who plan, direct, perform auditing procedures, or report on an audit conducted in accordance with GAGAS to develop and maintain their professional competence by completing at least 80 hours of Continuring Professional Education (CPE) in every 2-year period.
Continuing professional education (CPE)
Office staff are encouraged to obtain certifications including the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), or other certifications that would enhance work-related skills. The below graphic displays the key certifications held by Office of the City Auditor staff.
Association of Local Government Auditors certificate for a suitably designed and operating internal quality control system for audit and attestation engagements during the period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.
Association of Local Government Auditors certificate for a suitably designed and operating internal quality control system for audit and attestation engagements during the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018.
Association of Local Government Auditors certificate for a suitably designed and operating internal quality control system for audit and attestation engagements during the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015.
Association of Local Government Auditors certificate for a suitably designed and operating internal quality control system for audit and attestation engagements during the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.
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