Summary
City Auditor Sam Fein requested a staffing re-organization to replace previously approved auditor and communications roles with a chief of staff position. While some members supported community-facing outreach, the committee chair expressed deep concern over potential impacts on the office's core auditing and bill-review duties.
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Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Designed to be budget-neutral by reallocating existing salary lines.
The Office of the City Auditor's public-facing communication and strategic planning efforts.
Potential reduction in technical auditing capacity due to the elimination of an auditor position.
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