Create new internal auditor position to review city spending and operations
In Plain English
The city currently has no internal auditor to check whether departments spend money properly or follow city rules. This law creates an internal audit department with an auditor who reports directly to the city council. If approved, the auditor investigates financial problems and recommends fixes to prevent waste or fraud.
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