§ 2-32-205 — Internal compliance

2-32-205 Internal compliance.

(a) The comptroller is authorized: (1) to conduct and direct audits of the city's systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, compliance and ethics: (2) to monitor and perform risk assessments of city departments, employees, contractors and agents, and to require the assistance of city departments in the development of compliance plans and measures to address high-risk activities; (3) to review the performance of governmental officers, employees, functions and programs in order to detect and prevent noncompliance within the programs and operations of the city government; (4) to recommend appropriate corrective action, including the development of compliance plans and the development of compliance-related education and training, designed to mitigate any identified risk areas; (5) to assess and provide advice regarding compliance controls incorporated in city departments' policies and procedures; and (6) to enter into agreements or contracts for the purpose of engaging the assistance of outside auditors, consultants or other services necessary to carry out the functions provided for in this section. Such agreements and contracts shall be subject to approval by the corporation counsel as to form and legality and subject to the approval of the budget director as to funding. (Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13793, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2)