2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse

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DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT
I. Program Responsibilities:
The Department of Audit’s responsibilities are specified in the City’s Charter, ordered by the Common Council or the
Mayor, stipulated by ordinance, resolution, or local law, or are set forth by an outside entity, such as the Office of the
State Comptroller or the City’s contracted external auditor. In addition, the Department is responsible for making
recommendations to improve City operations. In order to accomplish these, the Department utilizes two major functions:
Administration comprises expenses for everyday office supplies, office equipment maintenance, reference materials,
staff training.
Audit Projects include the following types:
Financial and Performance Audits, Examinations and Reviews are performed in accordance with generally
accepted government auditing standards. They require planning, fieldwork and report preparation.
Special Projects focus on making organizational or administrative improvements. They may require research and
information gathering, attending meetings, and preparing correspondence.
II. Major Functions
III. Cost of
Function as
a % of Total
Budget
IV. Activity Indicators
Administration 25% Operational Expenses Including Supplies, Office
Machines, etc.
V.
2011/2012
Actual
VI.
2012/2013
Estimate
VII.
2013/2014
Anticipated
N/A N/A N/A
Audit Projects 75% Financial and Performance Audits, Examinations and
Reviews
Special Projects
9
3
8
3
8
4