Mission Statement

The City Auditor’s Office conducts audits to promote operational efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and integrity in City operations.

Strategic Plan Initiatives

The Office of the City Auditor conducts audits in support of the seven citywide initiatives.  

View the seven citywide initiatives in Avondale's most current Strategic Plan.

Authority and Oversight

The Office of the City Auditor is established by approved ordinance, giving the City Auditor authority to conduct performance audits, non-audit services, financial related audits, and investigations of all City activities and programs. It also provides the City Auditor free and open access, except as limited by law, to all city records, personnel, facilities, and information necessary to carry out these duties.

The City Auditor is appointed by City Council.  The City Auditor reports to the Audit Committee and the City Council. The Office of the City Auditor conducts audits in compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards.  

• City Auditor Ordinance

Contact

Barbara Coppage, CIA, CFE, CQA

 City of Avondale- City Auditor

Email: bcoppage@avondaleaz.gov

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