Status of Open Audit Recommendations Report.

The memorandum discusses the status of open audit recommendations as of December 31, 2025, and recommends that the City Council accept this status. The City Auditor's Office reports that 57 recommendations have been implemented or closed in the last six months, with a total of 88 recommendations remaining open, of which 63 are partly implemented. The report highlights the progress made by various city departments and provides details on specific recommendations and their statuses.

Key points

• The City Auditor's Office reviews open audit recommendations every six months.
• 57 recommendations have been implemented or closed since the last update.
• 88 percent of audit recommendations made over the past decade have been implemented or closed.
• Currently, 88 recommendations remain open, with 63 partly implemented.
• The report includes a summary of results and specific examples of implemented recommendations from various departments.

Limitations

• The text contains unresolved placeholders and lacks specific details in certain sections, such as dollar amounts and dates for some recommendations.

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The document provides an update on the status of open audit recommendations by the City Auditor as of December 31, 2025. It includes a summary of 145 recommendations, with 36 new recommendations made since the last update, 57 implemented or closed, 63 partly implemented, and 25 not implemented. The document highlights specific departments that have implemented recommendations, such as Animal Care & Services, Public Works, and Housing, among others. It also outlines twelve priority recommendations aimed at potential budget savings, operational efficiency, and improved service delivery.

Key points

• 145 total recommendations.
• 36 new recommendations since the last update.
• 57 recommendations implemented or closed.
• 63 recommendations partly implemented.
• 25 recommendations not implemented.
• 88% of recommendations implemented or closed over the last 10 years.
• Highlights of implemented recommendations include updates from various departments such as Animal Care & Services and Public Works.
• Twelve priority recommendations focus on budget savings, operational efficiency, and improved service delivery.

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The document contains correspondence regarding concerns about dog handling practices at the San Jose Animal Care and Services shelter. Madeline Onumbu expresses the need for clarity on policies related to dog handling and adoption processes, particularly regarding the qualifications of staff involved in dog-to-dog (D2D) meetings. There are also formal letters opposing the acceptance of a report on audit recommendations related to Animal Care and Services, highlighting ongoing issues with animal intake, euthanasia practices, and the need for better outcomes for animals in the shelter system.

Key points

• Madeline Onumbu is seeking clarification on dog handling expectations and policies at the shelter.
• Concerns were raised about the qualifications of staff handling dogs during adoption meetings.
• The shelter is reportedly overwhelmed with a high intake of puppies and pregnant dogs.
• Letters oppose the acceptance of an audit report, arguing it does not reflect the actual outcomes for animals.
• Issues with euthanasia practices and the return-to-owner rates are highlighted as areas of concern.

Limitations

• The text includes multiple email exchanges, making it difficult to determine a single coherent narrative.
• Some sections are truncated, leading to incomplete information.
• Unresolved placeholders and missing email addresses affect the clarity of the correspondence.

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