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Auditor

The City Auditor’s Office conducts audits to assess whether City activities and programs comply with applicable laws and regulations, achieve intended outcomes and benefits, use resources economically and efficiently, and operate with adequate systems of internal control.

The office had their budget briefing on Tuesday, May 17, 2023, at 2:30pm. (video | slides)

The total proposed operating budget for the City Auditor’s Office is $3,763,747. This is a decrease of $142,052 (-4%) from the previous year. The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 17 to 18 (+6%).

FY2023 Proposed Budget Book – City Auditor’s Office

The Atlanta City Council’s Finance/Executive Committee has jurisdiction over the City Auditor’s Office.