Cm131008 Audit EntranceEDMONDS 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
Dave Earling, Mayor
Lora Petso, Council President
Joan Bloom, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
OTHERS PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Roger Neumaier, Finance Director
Sarah Mager, Accounting Supervisor
Debra Sharp, Accountant
WASHINGTON STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE
Ivan Dansereau, Audit Manager
Sherry Chang, Audit Supervisor
Dana Mason, Audit Lead
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.
Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes
Audit Entrance Conference
October 8, 2013
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