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Controller

Audits of City Departments and Programs
Priority Outcome: Make Los Angeles the best run big city in America
This program conducts risk-based audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards to meet the
Charter requirement for an established audit cycle to ensure that the performance, programs, and activities of
every Department are audited on a regular basis and that City resources and funds are adequately
safeguarded. These audits provide an independent assessment of existing controls and determine if
Departments are operating efficiently and effectively and are producing the desired outcomes, as established
by City leaders. They ensure that financial and operational activities are accurately reported and conform with
applicable laws and regulations, and promote the effective use of City resources. Audits recommend
improvements to operations that save taxpayer dollars and increase program outcomes, and hold Department
management accountable for effecting positive change.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (563,775) - (664,085)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($563,775)
Related Costs: ($100,310)
Continuation of Services
23. Internal Audit Support for Building and Safety 118,421 - 168,608
Continue funding and resolution authority for one Internal
Auditor IV to provide audit support for the Department of
Building and Safety and assist the department in strengthening
internal controls. Funding is provided by the Building and
Safety Building Permit Fund. Related costs consist of
employee benefits.
SG: $118,421
Related Costs: $50,187
TOTAL Audits of City Departments and Programs (445,354) -

D 2019-20 Program Budget 3,027,473 22
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special (445,354) -
2020-21 PROGRAM BUDGET 2,582,119 22

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