TO: Audit Committee
THRU: Rose Rasmussen, Internal Audit Director
FROM: Office of Internal Audit
DATE: August 27, 2026
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Accept the Police Department Confidential Funds Audit (A2026-06)
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All Districts
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 5: The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound city providing exemplary city services.
Executive Summary:
The Office of Internal Audit completed the audit of the Police Department Confidential Funds as approved by the Audit Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Audit Plan.
The audit results are presented in the attached report.
Background:
The Office of Internal Audit conducts independent, objective assurance and advisory services to evaluate and improve effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Audit reports are presented to the Audit Committee in fulfillment of its oversight responsibilities and in accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan.
Issues/Analysis:
The audit report communicates the results of audit procedures performed, including any material observations, recommendations, management responses, and opportunities for process improvement.
The Audit Committee should review and understand the audit report, ask questions about the findings and evaluate management’s response and corrective actions.
Budget Impact:
There is no direct budget impact associated with the acceptance or presentation of this report.
Options:
1. Accept the audit report as presented.
2. Do not accept the audit report as presented and provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action::Recommended Action
Accept the audit report as presented.
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Attachments:
Police Department Confidential Funds Audit Report