DENTON, TX – The City Auditor’s Office has released its Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Performance Report, detailing audit project statuses, follow-up reviews, public engagement metrics, and training program costs. The report provides insight into the office’s efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in city operations.
Audit Project Updates
As of December 31, 2024, the office had used approximately 27% of its budgeted audit hours, indicating steady progress in planned evaluations. A major update in the quarter was the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Internal Audit Plan on February 18, 2025. The amendment replaced a planned Network Management Follow-Up Review with an Animal Services Follow-Up Review following City Council direction on January 7.
Key Audit Findings:
- Community Housing Initiatives Audit: Completed in November 2024, this audit resulted in seven recommendations, all of which were accepted by the department.
- Warehouse Inventory Management Follow-Up: The audit follow-up found that 80% of prior recommendations had been implemented, with an informal review scheduled for further assessment.
Additionally, several audit projects, including Park Management & Planning and Homelessness Response, remain in the planning phase, while others, such as Public Works Maintenance, Fire Department Overtime, and Employee Performance, are currently on hold.
Fraud and Ethics Oversight
The City Auditor’s Office reviewed seven anonymous reports of potential fraud, waste, and abuse in accordance with City Policy 509.01 “Fraud Response.” Of these:
- Four cases were closed without investigation.
- One case was forwarded to Human Resources for further review.
- Two cases were considered potential Ethics Complaints but were ultimately abandoned under the city’s Ethics Code.
Public Engagement and Transparency
The City Auditor’s Office continued to enhance public engagement, with three audit-related news flashes published in the quarter. This contributed to a 31% increase in news flash subscribers and an average of 54 views per audit report page.
Training and Development
Maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), all but one audit staff member met required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) standards. The city invested approximately $8,457 in training and development, including CPE courses, certification support, and professional organization memberships.
Looking Ahead
The City Auditor’s Office aims to continue tracking audit implementation progress, ensuring that recommendations lead to tangible improvements in city services. Moving forward, key priorities include monitoring outstanding audit recommendations and maintaining a timely follow-up review schedule.
For more details, residents can access the full audit reports at the City of Denton’s website:
📄 Audit of Community Housing Initiatives
📄 December 2024 Follow-up Review of Warehouse Inventory Management
This report underscores the City Auditor’s commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and continuous improvement in Denton’s governance.
