Title
Review of Stormwater Management Utility Revenues (B)
Explanation
In accordance with our Annual Audit Plan, the City Auditor's Office has completed a Review of Stormwater Management Utility Revenues. The primary objective of our audit was to evaluate the system of management control currently in effect over billing and collecting for stormwater services. During our review we interviewed key personnel, tested customer billing data and evaluated management controls.
Based on the results of our review, we believe that opportunities exist for the Public Works Department to strengthen management controls over the Stormwater Management Utility program. The attached report provides three recommendations which we believe will help to strengthen controls related to residential billing, mixed-use property billing, and database maintenance and reliability.
We request that the Committee recommend the City Commission accept our report and management's response. Also, in accordance with City Commission Resolution 970187, Section 10, Responsibilities for Follow-up on Audits, we request that the Committee recommend the City Commission instruct the City Auditor to conduct a follow-up review on recommendations made and report the results to the Audit and Finance Committee.
Recommendation
The Audit and Finance Committee recommends the City Commission:
1) Accept the City Auditor's report and the response from the City Manager, and
2) Instruct the City Auditor to conduct a follow-up review on recommendations made and report the results to the Audit and Finance Committee.