Stockton Development News

City Council Committee Hears from New Internal Auditors UHY Advisors

The City Council Audit Committee met to hear a presentation from UHY Advisors regarding their engagement as the city's internal auditors. Jack Regan, Managing Director at UHY, introduced his team and outlined their approach to internal auditing, emphasizing risk assessment, data integrity, and practical recommendations. The discussion included differentiating between forensic and performance audits, the importance of transparency, and the proposed process for developing an annual audit plan. Council members expressed their support for having an internal auditor to ensure the city's proper functioning, referencing past issues with payroll and a lack of oversight. The committee discussed the need for a dedicated audit liaison and the role of the internal auditor in monitoring corrective action plans from other audits, including the ongoing state controller's audit. The potential need for forensic audits on specific city projects, like the new city hall development and Measure A funds, was also raised.