City Auditor's Office

City Auditor's Office

assurance, advisory and investigative services

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Mission

The mission of the City Auditor's Office is to provide independent and objective assurance, advisory and investigative services to add value to The City of Calgary and enhance public trust.

Authority

​The City Audi​tor is a designated office​r appointed by Council and is independent of The City's Administration. The City Auditor reports to Council through the Audit Committee. The City Auditor's duties, responsibilities and authority are established by Bylaw 3​0M2004.

Responsibilities

The City Auditor's Office is responsible for assisting Council in its oversight of the Chief Administrative Officer's Administration, accountability for stewardship over public funds, and accountability for the achievement of value for money in City operations.

The Office has operating protocols to ensure the transparency and integrity of auditing and reporting processes. The City Auditor has the authority to audit any area of City operations reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, as well as consolidated entities, or civic entities who receive any type of benefit from The City of Calgary (financial, assets, or in‑kind).

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Information, reports and programs

  • Organization

    The City Auditor's Office is subject to the supervision of, and accountable to, City Council, and reports to Council through the Audit Committee.

    Organization

  • Approach

    The City Auditor’s Office provides independent and objective assurance and insight on governance, risk management and internal control processes.

    Approach

  • Audits

    The City Auditor’s Office audit process utilizes a risk-based approach throughout all phases of the audit: planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

    Audits

  • Reports

    Quarterly and annual public reports provide transparency on delivery of the approved plan and management’s implementation of recommendations.

    Reports

  • Whistle-blower Program

    The Whistle-blower Program (WBP) provides an independent and confidential channel to report suspected waste and / or wrongdoing.

    WBP info

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