December 16, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
Council Appointed
Officers Committee
City Auditor
Recommendation
Presenter:
Sandra Blanch, HR Director
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• The City Auditor is a City Council Appointed position • On May 6, 2024, the City Council formally appointed Kate Murdock with Baker Tilly US, LLC as City Auditor
• On November 13, 2024, the CAO Committee reviewed and discussed options available for the internal audit services (contract extension, renegotiation, request for proposals).
• Baker Tilly US, LLC provides auditing services; current contract term ends June 30, 2025
Council Appointed Officers (CAO) Committee
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The CAO Committee unanimously proposed for Council to give direction to the City Manager or designee and the CAO Committee Chair Ed Lauing to:
• Renew and Refine the terms for a contract amendment with Baker Tilly US, LLC; • The duration of the contract amendment should be one-year, ending June 30, 2026 • Negotiate an option to renew for two years; and
• Align City Auditor performance review with other CAO evaluation process.
CAO Committee Recommendation