Internal Audit Division Staffing and Quarterly Activity
Glendale
Summary
Glendale's internal audit division is running with one full-time auditor for a city with a $1.3 billion budget — a 33% staffing level — for roughly 18 months. Fewer auditors means fewer audits, a growing backlog (20 of 25 audit recommendations still open), and risk that old contract problems pass the statute of limitations before anyone catches them.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
With only one auditor overseeing roughly $1.3 billion in spending, uncollected revenues and uncaught contract problems could cost the city real money — the fire audit alone surfaced about $272,000 in unpaid bills.
Taxpayers benefit when recruitment succeeds and oversight capacity is restored.
Residents are exposed to weaker oversight of contracts, vendors, and city spending while the division is short-staffed.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Audit Committee - Oct 29, 2026
Glendale's internal audit division is running with one full-time auditor for a city with a $1.3 billion budget — a 33% staffing level — for roughly 18 months. Fewer auditors means fewer audits, a growing backlog (20 of 25 audit recommendations still open), and risk that old contract problems pass the statute of limitations before anyone catches them.
Audit Committee - Jul 30, 2026
The internal audit division reported on continuous auditing results and ongoing recruitment efforts to fill two vacant auditor positions. Staff noted that staffing constraints have impacted the pace of formal audit completions.
Civil Service Commission - Jun 10, 2026
A resident raised concerns about low staffing levels in the city auditor's office, short recruitment windows, and limited contract audits, urging the commission to review requirements.
Civil Service Commission - May 13, 2026
A public speaker raised concerns that the city auditor's office is understaffed compared to past years and that thousands of police overtime hours lack proper coding.
Charter Review Committee - May 7, 2026
The committee reviewed the city's internal audit department, which currently operates with only one staff member due to budget vacancies, raising concerns about oversight capacity for a $1 billion municipal budget. Committee members and public speakers debated whether to establish an independent, charter-mandated audit commission to enhance financial accountability.
Audit Committee - Apr 30, 2026
The city reviewed benchmarking data showing Glendale maintains high audit output compared to regional peers despite operating with staffing vacancies. Discussions touched on potential co-sourcing options and workload management.
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