My Office just released a whistleblower report about the Chinatown Community Benefits District (CBD). In 2022, we received numerous allegations about the formation & operation of the Chinatown CBD. The investigation substantiated all the allegations. conta.cc/3ssynGZ

Our Audit Work Plan for 2023-24 was just released along with an update on our audits in progress! Read how we are prioritizing our work here: conta.cc/3YWpWzC

Last Friday, I announced with gratitude & sadness, that I will be resigning October 13th. It has been a great honor to serve as Oakland's City Auditor for 13 years. In my stead, Asst. City Auditor, Michael Houston will be leading the Dept. Read more here: conta.cc/463ThdW

The Office of the City Auditor recently published a newsletter containing Michael Houston’s first greeting as Acting City Auditor AND we announced the release of two key reports. Read our newsletter to find out all the details and more: conta.cc/3Q5sIyA

We've added 2 audits to our 23-24 Work Plan! 1) an audit of the City's application to the State of California's Organized Retail Theft Grant Program, & 2) an audit of payments from the City of Oakland to an unnamed City grantee and its fiscal sponsor. conta.cc/3SNbDMO

Join our exceptional, experienced, and fun team! We are looking for a Senior Performance Auditor with at least 2 years of experience in government performance auditing or financial/internal auditing in the private sector. Learn more here: governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklan…

Our Office intends to find out why the City of #Oakland missed out on the state theft prevention grant that would have awarded the City of Oakland millions of dollars to fight retail crime. #transparency matters. gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%…

Yesterday (12/21/23) we released 1) our first biennial audit of Measure Q, 2) the 2022-23 Whistleblower Program Annual Report and 3) a financial analysis for a measure which will be on the March 2024 City ballot. #Oakland Dive into the details here: conta.cc/41Ajr6M

Are you organized and an excellent multi-tasker? Do you wish to support a leader that is fighting for a more ethical, efficient, and effective city government? If so, I want to hear from you! Apply today! Please direct questions to [email protected]. governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklan…

Heads up! Last Thursday (3/21/24), our Office issued our FIRST EVER Annual Report and semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-up Report in accordance with new City Charter requirements from Measure X. Read the reports and press release here: conta.cc/3IJAWcx

REPORT RELEASED! Audit Uncovers Why the City of #Oakland missed the State Retail Theft Prevention Grant application deadline. This report and its appendices provide an authoritative account of what actually transpired. Read the report & press release here. conta.cc/3JIPSb7

It's official! I was sworn into Office on May 3rd as Oakland's City Auditor. It's an honor to serve you, #Oakland!

Heads up! Tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/21, at approximately 3:30 PM, I will report to the full #Oakland City Council (agenda item 3.4.) on the state of all outstanding audit recommendations. Tune into KTOP to watch the meeting, or sign up to support! oakland.granicusideas.com/meetings/7935-…

Our latest newsletter contains many updates, including the release of a report on our mandated Audit of the Library Parcel Taxes, my appointment of Mike Forbes to the Budget Advisory Commission, our audits in progress & more! Read it all here: conta.cc/3XmyMbi

Report Released! "We want to recognize the whistleblowers whose anonymous complaints led to the audit. Without them, we may not have discovered the problems or the many other issues we found during the audit." Read the report and press release here: conta.cc/3RRpbph

ICYMI: We published an ambitious 2024-25 Annual Audit Work Plan! Check it out! conta.cc/3X4IoFF #OaklandAudits #PayEquity #IllegalDumping #EmergencyResponseTimes #CityAuditor #OaklandCA #CyberSecurity

Join our exceptional, experienced, fun team! We are looking to hire two Senior Performance Auditors. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity and how to apply here: lnkd.in/g4sMg_2q #jobopportunity #auditjobs #governmentjobs #publicservice #oakland #sharethispost

Join our exceptional, experienced, and fun team! Learn more about this fantastic opportunity and how to apply here: governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklan… #jobopportunity #auditjobs #governmentjobs #publicservice #oakland #sharethispost

The City is conducting a city-wide survey to determine whether departments provide the same service level to limited-English speaking persons. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

ICYMI: It's International Fraud Awareness Week. Learn how you can help fight fraud, waste, and abuse in Oakland. nextdoor.com/p/k83KqyCKs9tZ…