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The City Auditor works to hold the City accountable to Edmontonians.
Working independently from Administration, the City Auditor is appointed by City Council to provide internal audit services. The Office of the City Auditor audits Administration, and advises Council and Administration on areas for improvement or opportunities to add value to programs and services.
The outlines the responsibilities of this position.
Enhancing Edmontonians’ trust through independent, value-add internal audit and advisory services.
Integrity: We are ethical, truthful, and transparent.
Accountability: We honour our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Unbiased: We are independent and objective.
Collaborative: We respectfully listen and work towards common goals.
Committed to continuous improvement: We embrace learning and innovation.
View Master Listing of Audit Reports
Following are the audit reports issued by the Office of the City Auditor during 2022.
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Following are the audit reports issued by the Office of the City Auditor during 2021.
Cloud Computing Audit (January)
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Environmental Strategies Audit (May)
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Open Spaces Asset Transfer Audit (March)
Real Estate Branch Audit (March)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at January 25, 2021 (January)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at March 29, 2021 (March)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at May 27, 2021 (May)
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Snow and Ice Control Audit (January)
Following are the audit reports issued by the Office of the City Auditor during 2020.
City Financial Condition Review (November)
City Productivity and Performance Audit (Part 1): Management Staff Analysis (September)
City Productivity and Performance Audit (Part 2): Productivity and Performance Measure Analysis (November)
Communications and Engagement Department Review (January)
Evaluated Receipt Settlement Audit (June)
Forestry Services Audit (September)
Investigation Report (March)
Office of the City Auditor Self-Assessment (May)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at January 13, 2020 (January)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at June 16, 2020 (June)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at September 8, 2020 (September)
Recommendation Follow-up Dashboard Report - As at November 2, 2020 (November)
Social Development Branch Audit (November)
A typical audit or review conducted by the Office of the City Auditor includes the following activities:
The Office of the City Auditor selects audits that are most likely to improve services, enhance innovation, increase revenues, or reduce costs. In the selection process, a department's aims, programs, funding and basic needs are considered, along with other influential factors.
Prior to commencing a review, the Office of the City Auditor notifies relevant parties and describes the general scope of the audit. Audit staff meet with clients to discuss the audit's objectives, and any concerns or suggestions the client may have for expanding or adjusting the audit's focus. Through interaction with the client, the Office of the City Auditor:
Once this is accomplished, the audit objectives and its terms of reference are communicated to the client.
During this phase, audit staff review and evaluate processes in greater depth, recording all observations. Various methodologies are used, including interviewing key staff, testing system controls, analyzing data and facilitating control self-assessment workshops.
Once all relevant data is collected and analyzed, the Office of the City Auditor prepares a draft report containing its observations, conclusions, and any recommendations for improvement. The client then reviews this draft for accuracy and completeness, and may offer corrections on the facts and terminology in the document, including mention of any steps undertaken since completion of the prior audit phase.
After incorporating applicable changes, the Office of the City Auditor sends a formal draft report to the relevant department(s) for a formal response to be included in the final report.
Final reports are then circulated to the relevant department(s), the City Manager and Members of City Council. A summary of the report is included in the quarterly report, which is submitted to the Executive Committee and placed on the website.
About a year to 18 months after issuing an audit report, the Office of the City Auditor may revisit the project to determine whether management has successfully implemented actions included in their original responses.
Note: The Office of the City Auditor recognizes the importance of effective communication throughout all phases of an audit.
City Council passed Bylaw 16097 Audit Committee Bylaw on October 4, 2012. Bylaw 16097 prescribes the powers, functions, duties, structure and procedures for Audit Committee.
The Office has a 2023 operating budget of $2,995,000 with 16 staff members reporting to the City Auditor.
The Fraud and Whistleblower Protection Directive, A1464 was approved on January 19, 2017. The purpose of this directive is to set procedures for the prevention, detection, reporting and investigation of suspected fraud, as well as the processes for reporting and resolving complaints of retaliation. The Fraud Reporting and Investigation Procedure outlines the procedure for the prevention and reporting of suspected fraud within the City of Edmonton. The Whistleblower Protection Procedure outlines the process for the reporting and resolution of retaliation complaints.
Communications to and from the Office of the City Auditor are handled in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation.
| Telephone | 780-496-8300 |
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