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One less watchdog in L.A.? In the battle between City Controller Laura Chick and City Atty. Rocky Degadillo, the people lost: A court ruling in the case could diminish the oversight powers of future controllers.

Seattle City Council Launches Search For New City Auditor On Monday, The Seattle City Council announced that it will launch a nationwide search for City Auditor to replace Susan Cohen, who has decided not to continue in the position once her term expires in September. After serving as City Auditor for the past 11 years, Cohen will be leaving her post later......

Seattle's tree management needs revising Seattle should do much more to save and increase its urban tree canopy, according to a report presented to the City Council on Monday. The Office of City Auditor lists a number of issues with current tree management and suggests solutions, including better cooperation among city departments, more......

Metro audit finds extra $105 million; may keep bus routes from being cut Just as it faces a $168-million budget gap for 2010 and 2011, King County Metro Transit has $105 million more than it needs in its fleet-replacement fund, auditors said Tuesday.

Audit: City's credit cards misused A Kansas City auditor’s report issued Wednesday cites numerous incidents of employee misuse of city credit cards, including $22,000 in prohibited hospitality and entertainment purchases. “It’s a troubling audit,” Councilwoman Deb Hermann said.

Auditor: Oakland's infrastructure in dire state Oakland's crumbling streets, parks and sewers need an immediate cash infusion or risk costing exponentially more money in the future, according to a report issued Wednesday by the city auditor. "This is a paramount call to action," said City Auditor Courtney Ruby. "Our focus must be on the long-term......

Detroit parking agency blasted in city audit Chronic mismanagement of Detroit's Municipal Parking Department has led to a lack of control over the $30 million that the city's parking meters and garages collect, according to a scathing report from the city's auditor general.

Audit: KC’s minority business program is flawed Kansas City’s program to encourage minority and women business enterprises has numerous problems, including failure to impose financial penalties when contract commitments aren’t met. That’s the conclusion of a new city audit released today at the city council’s Finance and Audit Committee.

San Jose's workers' comp costs exceed comparable cities Despite efforts to contain costs, San Jose continues to post more and costlier bills for workers' compensation than comparable California cities and counties.

Government auditing varies in Richmond area While the average taxpayer may recoil when he hears the word "audit," he might embrace it when applied to local governments and how they spend tax dollars.

Courtesy governmentauditors.org