Welcome to the City Auditor home page. This site has been developed to help communicate the role and activities of the City Auditor and to educate visitors regarding audit related concepts. Please take the time to explore this site and return often for updates and additional useful information.
The mission of the City Auditor is to provide independent and objective audit and consulting services that promote the integrity, accountability, effectiveness and efficiency of City government satisfying the trust of the citizenry.
The Office of the City Auditor is an independent and objective appraisal function established by Ordinance in August 2000 (C-32674). The role and responsibilities of the City Auditor and Audit Committee are codified in Spokane Municipal Code (Chapter 07.11) which was most recently revised in December 2004.
The primary objective of the City Auditor's Office is to assist city officials in the effective discharge of their fiduciary responsibilities. The City Auditor provides impartial analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel and information concerning the activities reviewed. The City Auditor is authorized to conduct financial, performance or other audits of all departments, offices, boards, activities and agencies of the City. Through its audit activities the Office of the City Auditor helps provide assurance that,
- City assets are safeguarded
- City revenues are controlled
- City costs are minimized
- City internal controls are effective
- City processes are efficient
- City services meet the needs of the citizens
- City government is accountable and transparent
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