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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
City Council
November 18, 2025
CHARTER OFFICER
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2 • Charter Review Committee:Met on February 16, 2022, to propose amendment to establish the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
• City Council Decision:On April 12, 2022, City Council formed a working group led by Councilmember Hemenway to draft a new Charter Amendment.
• Resolution: Adopted October 2023, to place Charter Amendment November 2024 Presidential Election
• Election Results:March 5, 2024, voters in favor of establishing the OIG • Sub-committee: Created by City Council in April 2025 and led by Councilmember Robillard.
Subcommittee met on 7/22/25 in closed session. t Subcommittee met and presented in open session on 8/12/25. Final presentation on 10/21/25 City Council meeting; Council to vote on establishing classifications/salaries and adoption of Ordinance.
– Created by City Council in April 2025 and led by Councilmember Robillard. – Subcommittee met on 7/22/25 in closed session.
– Subcommittee met on 8/12/25 and presented in open session. – Final presentation was set for the 10/21/25 City Council meeting for Council to vote on establishing classifications/salaries and adoption of Ordinance.
– On October 21, 2025, Council voted to move the OIG item to the November 18, 2025 meeting.
BACKGROUND
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REVISED
CC Date: 11-18-25
Item No.: 44
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•Section 420. Office of Inspector General–Duties:Investigation, audits, inspections, operational performance evaluations–Appointment:Determined by Mayor and City Council–Budget:Annual Budget sufficient for efficient functioning–Independence:No interference from Mayor or City CouncilNOTE:During 8/12/25 Subcommittee Meeting, a comprehensive list ofduties/responsibilities was presented and shared with the Public. The jobdescription does not require City Council approval and will be finalized byHuman Resources.CHARTER AMENDMENT LANGUAGE RiversideCA.gov4
•Subcommittee discussed implementing a process for theInspector General to retain Outside Legal Counsel in the eventof conflict of interests. City Attorney’s Office drafted RiversideMunicipal Code Section 2.08.0202.08.010 and Section 2.08.020and 2.08040 to outline process.•Introduction of an Ordinance amending Section2.08.010 andSection 2.08.0202.08.020 and adding Section2.092.08.040 to theRiverside Municipal Code regarding the Office of InspectorGeneral as an Administrative Office and department of the Cityand allowing the ability to retain outside legal counsel by theInspector General if needed.INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE – OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL3 4 11/13/2025
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OFFICE STRUCTURE New Classifications and Levels:•(New) Inspector General – At-Will Position•(New) Deputy or Assistant Inspector General OR Keep Current OPAManager –At-Will Position•Performance Analyst PositionExisting Internal Audit Division:Replace Internal Audit Division with new Office of Inspector General –Reassign existing audit staff and division funding under a newly appointedInspector General, expanding responsibilities to include ethics oversight andoperational efficiency.
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SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS•Salary Recommendation by HR –Annual Maximum at $217,213. Based on internal and external comparisons with existing OPA Manager, Charter Officers, Executives Note: Salaries reflected below were adjusted by 3% due to recently approvedCost of Living Adjustment. 8/12/25 Meeting recommendation at $210,886Annual Maximum SalaryCity's Existing Classifications$178,700Organizational Performance & Audit Manager$197,017 +10.25% differential (2 steps)$206,868+15.75% differential (3 steps)$217,213 *Recommended Salary*+21.55% differential (4 steps)$228,072 +27.63% differential (5 steps)Annual Maximum SalaryOther Executive Classifications$390,094City Manager$372,629City Attorney$336,031*RPU General Manager$302,276*Assistant City Manager $267,075*City Clerk$266,259*HR Director*Maximum of salary range; not actual incumbent salaryCity of Riverside – Inspector General – External SurveyMax AnnuallyClassificationAgency$ 282,816Inspector GeneralLos Angeles, County of$ 238,704Inspector GeneralLos Angeles, City of$ 232,416Inspector GeneralLos Angeles Unified School District$ 203,160Inspector GeneralSan Francisco, City and County$ 203,112Inspector GeneralCalifornia Dept of Transportation$ 179,979Inspector GeneralCalifornia Highway Patrol$145,620Office of Public Safety Accountability Inspector General Sacramento, City of$120,456Inspector GeneralSacramento, County$200,783 Average Max Annual Salary 5 6
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Current Internal Audit Division BudgetNew Office of Inspector General Budget – 20% increase from current Audit divisionOIG BUDGET $785,384OIG Budget$617,322Personnel Cost1FTE – Inspector General1 FTE – Deputy/ Assistant Inspector GeneralOROPA Manager1 FTE – Performance Analyst$168,065Non-Personnel Cost RiversideCA.gov8
1. Approve the creation of the classification and salary range for the Inspector General; 2. Adopt the attached Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to create the classification and salary range for the Inspector General;3. Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 and Section 2.08.020 2.08.020 of and adding Section 2.092.08.040 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Office of the Inspector General as an administrative office and department of the City and retention of outside counsel by the Inspector General, if needed; and4. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interdepartmental transfer of $653,494 from the General Fund, City Manager’s Office, Internal Audit expenditure accounts to the General Fund, Office of Inspector General, expenditure accounts, and any associated personnel and non-personnel costs as determined by the Finance Department, including the moving of 3.0 FTEs from the Internal Audit Division to the Office of Inspector General.RECOMMENDATION7 8