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1 Office of the City AttorneyPerformance Assessment & Financial ReviewCity of RiversideMay 2026 Purpose & ScopeOrganizational Assessment: Evaluate the organizational structure, staffing and workload levels, staff development practices, strategic and succession planning, project management systems, legal compliance/risk management, and client communication/satisfactionFinancial Review: Review compliance with City policies and procedures for non-personnel financial transactions (i.e., procurement card expenses, litigation disbursements, professional services, and settlement payments) 1 2
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2 Approach
16 STAFF INTERVIEWS; 18 CLIENT/STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
PEER BENCHMARKING (ANAHEIM, SAN DIEGO, SANTA ANA)
DOCUMENT AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR REVIEW
SAMPLING OF FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES (FY23-FY25)
Key Findings: Operational AssessmentStrong leadership and effective organizational structureEfficient staff development programsHigh client satisfaction rates throughout the CityStrong data collection and evaluation processesChallenge: Limited opportunities for advancement especially for para-professional and administrative staffChallenge: Adequate staffing to meet caseload demands without using outside counsel 3 4
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3 Opportunities:Operational AssessmentDevelop training for staff on the effective and responsible use of AI to increase efficiency; evaluate investing in more comprehensive AI tools (e.g., Harvey, etc.).Re-evaluate caseloads within Litigation and Public Safety with the potential to increase staffingEvaluate the opportunity to expand position classifications for para-professionals and administrative staff to provide greater advancement and retain institutional knowledge Continue to proactively engage with clients Review of Financial TransactionsExpenditures appropriate and compliantEffective internal controlsMinor documentation issues (not material)No misuse of funds identified 5 6
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4 Questions?7