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Home My WebLink AboutCm131008 Audit Entrance Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes Audit Entrance Conference October 8, 2013 Page 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES AUDIT ENTRANCE CONFERENCE October 8, 2013 The Audit Entrance Conference was called to order at 2:00 p.m. in the Brackett Meeting Room, located at City Hall, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT WASHINGTON STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE Dave Earling, Mayor Ivan Dansereau, Audit Manager Lora Petso, Council President Sherry Chang, Audit Supervisor Joan Bloom, Councilmember Dana Mason, Audit Lead Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember OTHERS PRESENT Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Roger Neumaier, Finance Director Sarah Mager, Accounting Supervisor Debra Sharp, Accountant The purpose of the meeting was to conduct the entrance conference for the City of Edmonds Accountability Audit. The Auditors shared that their risk-based approach would review and evaluate internal controls and possible issues related to: • Procurement – public works bid compliance • Payroll – retroactive and lump sum payments • Development Services – cash receipting and use of funds • Electronic Ticketing • Meals with meetings • Procurement – purchases of goods and services. The auditors explained that they expect to issue their report in November of 2013, assuming there are no unforeseen delays. Councilmembers raised issues related to the Haines Wharf Park and 75th/76th Walkway Project and payroll policies. Discussion was focused on understanding what each of these areas might entail. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.