Title
Update on Audit Review Team 2025 First Quarter
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a report on the progress of the new audit team.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a report on the progress of the new audit team.
Staff Contact:
Shawn Ward, Interim Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Brandie Andrews, Tax and License Analyst and Audit Team Lead, City of Olympia
Background and Analysis:
In April 2024, the City Council approved the creation of an Audit Review Team and authorized finance stand up the program.
This update provides details of the progress to-date and what to expect during the rest of 2025.
Climate Analysis:
This agenda item is expected to result in no impact to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
One of the goals of the new audit team is to help ensure more equal access and response to Olympia’s existing business tax regulations. This agenda item may provide information about progress to date or in future.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Members of the community may have an interest in this agenda item as it deals with City finances and fiscal governance.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with this agenda item.
Options:
Receive a report on the progress of the new audit team.
Do not receive a report on the progress of the new audit team.
Receive a report on the progress of the new audit team at another time.
Attachments:
None