Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Discussion
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE CITY'S SPECIAL EVENTS FUND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT ADVISORY FIRM (CITY COUNCIL).
Body
I. SUMMARY
The City of Carson has a long history of supporting signature special events for its residents. These events have become staple experiences for the community as they create a sense of place and assist in making Carson a regional destination, as well as a desirable place to live and work.
On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved a professional agreement between the City of Carson and Baker Tilly US, LLP to evaluate the internal controls relating to the City's special events. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-089 (Exhibit 2) to adopt policies and procedures to improve internal controls, processes and procedures relating to the City's special events fund based on recommendations of audit advisory firm. The proposed resolution no. 23-089 would approve and adopt the audit report in full such that the City would be bound to adhere to and implement the audit report's recommended policies, procedures and practices.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
WAIVE further reading and ADOPT Resolution No. 23-089, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE CITY'S SPECIAL EVENTS FUND BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF AUDIT ADVISORY FIRM"
Body
III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved a professional agreement between the City of Carson and Baker Tilly US, LLP to evaluate the internal controls relating to the City's speci...
Click here for full text