he city auditor is appointed by and reports to the City Council. The city charter establishes the position of the city auditor as independent of the city manager and responsible only to the City Council. The charter grants the auditor complete access to the books and records of all city departments. The auditor uses this access, independence, and authority in performing his charter mandate to carry on a continuous investigation of the work of all city departments. The Finance and Audit Committee oversees the activities of the city auditor and reviews audits and other work products of the City Auditor's Office.
Purpose
Our mission is to provide the Council with independent, objective and useful information regarding the work of City government so the Council may better exercise the power vested in it to improve the quality of life of residents of Kansas City.
We lay out strategies to ensure that our work remains independent, objective, and useful. Our goal is to conduct audits that answer questions that matter to people outside of City Hall; that enable the city to reduce, avoid or recover costs; and to alert city officials to potential problems that could undermine the public’s trust in City government.
Our strategic plan clarifies our mission, provides a framework for selecting audits and allocating resources, and sets office goals and annual performance measures that support our mission. We are making this plan available to the City Council and public to promote transparency and accountability in government. As public servants, we’re responsible for explaining what we are doing and why.
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Gary White, City Auditor
