Internal audit recommends consolidated CIP dashboard and more frequent reporting to improve capital project oversight

City staff discussed the Rubin Brown internal audit of capital project administration and project management during the July 21 meeting. The audit examined current processes and recommended steps to improve project governance and public reporting.

Staff said the audit noted strengths in existing program‑management work and recommended improvements including consolidation of multiple CIP dashboards into a single platform, clearer monthly reporting on projects (rather than quarterly-only summaries in some departments) and a common process for capital project status updates. Finance and public‑works staff told council they plan to merge project information into a single public tool and to align internal monthly reviews.

Council members and staff framed the audit as an inspection that identifies good practices and items for improvement. Staff noted some project‑management functions had recently moved into the city manager’s office and that the audit validates work already under way to standardize reporting. No council action was required; the audit will inform staff implementation work and future reporting.