Audit procedures and standards
Seattle Mun. Code ch. 14.12, subch. VIII, § 14.12.330
in effect14.12.330 - Audit procedures and standards
A. The Auditor shall conduct an in-place audit of Department files and records at unscheduled intervals not to exceed 180 days since the last audit. The Department shall provide temporary space for the Auditor to conduct the audit in secure areas close to the records to be reviewed by the Auditor.
B. The audit shall be prepared and published pursuant to the following provisions:
1. In conducting an audit, the Auditor shall:
a. Review each authorization granted pursuant to Sections 14.12.150, 14.12.160, 14.12.170, or 14.12.230, together with investigative files associated with the authorizations;
b. Perform a random check of Department files and indexes;
c. Review files and records containing private sexual or restricted information designated for purging except information not yet collected or purged pursuant to Sections 14.12.140, 14.12.150, 14.12.190, or 14.12.240; and
d. Prepare and forward a written report of the audit to the Mayor, the City Council, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk for filing as a public record.
2. The Auditor's report shall contain a general description of the files and records reviewed and a discussion of any substantial violation of this chapter discovered during the audit. A preliminary report shall be delivered by the Auditor to the Chief of the Department for review and comment. The Chief of the Department shall review and comment on the preliminary report within 20 days after receipt of the report. The Auditor shall submit the final report within 30 days after receipt of the Chief's comments.
3. The Chief of the Department shall:
a. Forward to the Mayor, the City Council, the City Attorney, and the City Comptroller within ten working days of receipt of the Auditor's final report the Chief's written comments on the report; and
b. Cause an immediate investigation into the circumstances of any apparent violations of this Chapter 14.12 reported by the Auditor.
(Ord. 117242, § 16, 1994 [department head name change]; Ord. 110572, § 32, 1982; Ord. 108333, § 31, 1979.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT14HURI_CH14.12COINLAENPU_SUBCHAPTER_VIIIAUNORE_14.12.330AUPRSTFetched: 11/1/2026