City of Anaheim
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RETIRED ANNUITANT PRIOR TO THE
180- DAY WAITING PERIOD TO FILL A CRITICALLY NEEDED
POSITION IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 14
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Resolution, waive the 180-day waiting period and approve the appointment of Peggy Au, Controller, as a retired annuitant, determining the critical need for the position within the Finance Department.
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DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”), a person who retires from a public employer may serve without reinstatement from retirement or loss or interruption of benefits for up to 960 hours in a fiscal year. The retired person shall not be eligible to be employed for a period of 180 days following the date of retirement unless an employer certifies the nature of employment, that the appointment is necessary to fill a critically needed position before 180 days has passed, compensation is within the approved salary range, no additional benefits are provided, the annuitant shall not accrue service credit or any additional rights or benefits, and the appointment has been approved by the governing body of the employer in a public meeting.
After over 35 years of experience in finance and accounting, Peggy Au retired on December 31, 2025, from her position of Controller in the Finance Department. Ms. Au was responsible for citywide financial reporting and Treasury activities, including treasury compliance, single audit reporting and transmission, cash flow estimates, and financial reporting set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Ms. Au’s skills and experience leading citywide accounting and financial reporting of varying complexities, combined with her institutional knowledge, technical expertise, and acuity will ensure key deliverables and required reporting obligations are met during the current recruitment for this position.
Resolution Approving a Retired Annuitant to Fill a Critically Needed Position in Finance January 13, 2026
The recruitment effort for the position started in early November with an anticipated completion over the next few months. The department plans to engage Ms. Au in a limited capacity, to assist with defining parameters to meet new reporting requirements, and to provide training and handover of annual reporting processes.
Approval of the resolution will authorize the appointment of Peggy Au as a retired annuitant to serve in the position of Controller, at her retired hourly rate of pay ($98.44), for a period not to exceed 960 work hours.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Sufficient funds are available in the Finance Department’s FY 2025/26 budget and the proposed FY 26/27 budget, which will be brought forward for Council consideration in June.
Respectfully submitted, Concurred by,
Linda N. Andal Deborah A. Moreno
Human Resources Director Finance Director / City Treasurer Attachment:
1. Resolution