Presentation

City of Mesa — Audit, Finance and Enterprise Committee (2026-09-03)

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City Auditor
Proposed FY 2027 Audit Plan 
Presentation to the Audit, Finance and Enterprise Committee
September 3, 2026
Joseph Lisitano, City Auditor

Audit Plan Overview
• Current work in progress
• Audits planned for FY 2027
• Follow-up reviews due in FY 2027
• Other activities
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Current Work in Progress
• Citywide – Take Home Vehicles
• Citywide – Special Pay Programs
• Engineering – ASU Facilities at Mesa City Center Post-
Construction
• Arts & Culture – Mesa Arts Center Revenues
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Current Work in Progress
• Police Department – Mental Health Support Team
• Police Department – Off-Duty Employment Program
• City Clerk – Public Records Request
 
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Audits Planned for FY 2027
• *Water Resources – Annual Ordering and Reporting
• *Facilities Management – Work Order Process
• *Code Compliance – Case Management
• Police Department – Towing Services
• Information Technology Audit – TBD
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*Carried over from the FY 2026 Audit Plan.

Follow-up Reviews
• DoIT – Software/Application Asset Management (2nd 
Follow-up)
• Transportation – Street Maintenance (2nd Follow-up)
• DoIT – Cybersecurity 
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Follow-up Reviews
• Police Department – Criminal Investigations Case 
Management
• Human Resources – Hiring and Recruitment Practices
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Other Activities
• Biennial Citywide Cash Handling Audits (next report FY 2027)
• Annual Credit Card Security Review
• Fraud & Ethics Hotline Investigations
• Consulting (limited reviews, other projects, etc.)
• Unscheduled Audits
• Information Technology Risk Assessment
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Questions or changes?