City Audits

The elected City Auditor independently assesses City funded programs, services, and operations.

The City Auditor's office evaluates the City's compliance with local laws and regulations, whether objectives are achieved, and whether services are provided efficiently, effectively, and equitably. 

The City of Berkeley Auditor’s office is divided into two divisions, performance audit and payroll audit. The performance audit division focuses on assessing City activities and making recommendations to the City Council and City Manager on how to improve program performance. 

The payroll audit division examines and monitors the City payroll system. Independent review of the City payroll system helps prevent fraud, incorrect payments, and management override of controls. 

Read our most recent reports:

• Substantiated Whistleblower Allegation: $286,000 Ambulance Purchased without Prior Council Approval
• City Contracts: Outdated Process Led to Non-Competitive Contracts
• 2025 Annual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report
• Independent Third-Party Audit of the Payroll Audit Division
• Homeless Response Team: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Procedures and Better Track Outcomes
• City Auditor Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about City Auditor reports.