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2026-2030 Office of the City Auditor Strategic Plan Review
Presenter:
Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, Office of the City Auditor
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Summary:
The Office of the City Auditor will present its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan to the City Council. This is the first formal strategic plan for the Office, outlining the mission, vision, values, long-term focus areas, strategic objectives, and supporting initiatives that will guide the internal audit function over the next four years. The plan is being shared with the Council for informational purposes only; no action or motion is requested.
Background:
The 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards require the Chief Audit Executive (CAE or City Auditor) develop and implement an internal audit strategy. The standards define the strategy as a long-term plan of action that includes a vision, strategic objectives, and supporting initiatives for the internal audit function. The CAE must review this strategy periodically with both senior management and the board, determined for the office to be annually.
The Office of the City Auditor operates independently in accordance with City Code and professional standards. As such, its strategic plan does not mirror or adopt the City's strategic plan, the Colorado Springs Utilities strategic plan, or the City Council's strategic priorities. Instead, the Office's strategic plan is designed to support these entities by strengthening oversight, risk identification, internal control evaluation, and accountability mechanisms.
This first Strategic Plan establishes the foundational capabilities needed to modernize internal audit operations, align with the new Global Standards, strengthen communication and advisory functions, and build long-term talent resilience. The plan is intended to guide the Office's work from 2026-2030.
Previous Council Action:
There has been no previous Council action on this item. This is the first Strategic Plan developed for the Office of the City Audito...
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