City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Human Resources
Meeting Date: March 11, 2024
Report #:2402-2699
TITLE
Discussion of Interview Process for City Auditor Selection; CEQA - Not a project
RECOMMENDATION
This item is intended to provide an opportunity for the City Council to discuss the process for interviewing and selecting the next City Auditor, including any potential referral to the Council Appointed Officers (CAO) Committee.
BACKGROUND
The Palo Alto Charter provides that the City Council appoint an Auditor who serves at the Council’s will. The Charter describes the Auditor’s key duties. (See Charter, Art. IV, sections 1 and
12.)
The Council outsourced internal auditing services after an extensive procurement process and executed a contract with Baker Tilly, effective October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. On May 9, 2022, the CAO Committee recommended and the Council approved an amendment to the contract1 to extend the term to June 30, 2025 and revise the project scope. The City’s previous Auditor is no longer with Baker Tilly, rendering the office vacant.
ANALYSIS
The City’s contract with Baker Tilly addresses the potential for a vacancy in the City Auditor appointment in the Scope of Services exhibit:
1 Baker Tilly contract #C21179340 - https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=59458&repo=r- 704298fc&searchid=36906362-a845-4d48-8470-98b9af8ece34
Baker Tilly has identified a number of qualified candidates for Council consideration. This item provides a forum for the Council to discuss and provide direction to staff and Baker Tilly on next steps in the selection of a new City Auditor.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as the Baker Tilly contract is executed and budgeted in the FY2024 Adopted Budget.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Further discussion and engagement is expected as directed by Council in the process to appoint the next City Auditor.
ATTACHMENTS
None
APPROVED BY:
Sandra Blanch, Human Resources Director