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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 (31,815) - (31,019)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: ($31,815)
Related Costs: $796
Continuation of Services

11. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Program Support 124,011 1 181,424
Continue funding and add regular authority for one Special
Investigator II to support the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Program. Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $124,011
Related Costs: $57,413
12. Internal Audit Support for Building and Safety 123,841 - 181,195
Continue funding and resolution authority for one Internal
Auditor IV to strengthen internal controls and provide audit
support for the Department of Building and Safety. Funding is
provided by the Building and Safety Building Permit Fund. One
vacant Internal Auditor III is not continued. Related costs
consist of employee benefits.
SG: $123,841
Related Costs: $57,354

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