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The memorandum discusses the audit report on the San José Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances, specifically morphine and midazolam, used for Advanced Life Support (ALS). The audit was prompted by an incident of suspected tampering in April 2025. It includes findings and recommendations aimed at improving security and management of these substances, such as clarifying policies and separating duties within the department. The report was accepted by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on December 4, 2025, and is scheduled for presentation to the City Council on December 16, 2025.
Key points
The audit focuses on the Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances, specifically morphine and midazolam.
The audit was initiated following an incident of suspected tampering in April 2025.
Recommendations include clarifying policies regarding the management of controlled substances and separating duties to enhance security.
The report was accepted by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on December 4, 2025.
The memorandum is scheduled for presentation to the City Council on December 16, 2025.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 12/16/2025 FILE : 25-1331 ITEM : 3.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: December 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Fire Department Inventory Controls Over Controlled Substances Audit Report Recommendation As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on December 4, 2025, accept the report on the audit of the Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Auditor) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 12/4/2025 - Item (d)1] PSFSS COMMITTEE AGENDA: 12/4/25 ITEM: (d)1 Office of the City Auditor Report to the City Council City of San José FIRE INVENTORY CONTROLS OVER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: CLARIFYING POLICIES AND SEPARATING DUTIES WOULD FURTHER IMPROVE SECURITY Report 25-05 November 2025 This page was intentionally left blank Office of the City Auditor Joe Rois, City Auditor November 24, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Council 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 Fire...
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The report from the City Auditor assesses the San José Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances, specifically morphine and midazolam. It identifies areas for improvement in policies and separation of duties to enhance security. The report includes seven recommendations aimed at strengthening controls over the management of these substances.
Key points
San José Fire Department uses morphine and midazolam for ALS services.
Controlled substances are stored in a central safe and distributed to fire apparatus.
No evidence of theft or tampering was found during audits conducted in summer 2025.
Policies need to be clarified to reflect current practices regarding the security of controlled substances.
Recommendations include revising policies, separating duties for supply management, and increasing oversight.
Limitations
The text does not provide specific dates for the audit beyond summer 2025.
The report mentions seven recommendations but does not detail all of them.
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Fire Inventory Controls over Controlled Substances Clarifying Policies and Separating Duties Would Further Improve Security A Report from the City Auditor Issued November 2025 http://www.sanjoseca.gov/auditor Presenters: Joe Rois, City Auditor Alison Pauly, Supervising Auditor Maria Valle, Program Performance Auditor II Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Agenda Item D-1 1 Background • San José Fire Department has two controlled substances, morphine and midazolam, to provide ALS services. • Main supplies are kept in a central safe before being distributed to apparatus. • Each fire apparatus that provides ALS services carries these two controlled substances. Audit Objective: Assess the Fire Department’s inventory controls over controlled substances. 2 Finding I: Policies require securing controlled substances on fire apparatus but should be clarified to reflect current practices • We found no evidence of theft or tampering during our audits in summer 2025. • Policies for controlled substances on fire apparatus require regular monitoring and physical security. • Current practices in some areas should be formalized. Recommendation: To improve controls over...