City Purchasing Card (P-Card) Internal Controls
Summary
An internal audit of the city's P-Card program revealed high-risk issues involving self-approval capabilities, documentation compliance, and delayed deactivation of separated employees' cards. Management is working with IT and Finance to tighten system access, update training, and improve monitoring.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves oversight of approximately $3.36 million across 15,279 P-Card transactions.
City departments gain purchasing efficiency, while taxpayers benefit from strengthened financial oversight and fraud prevention.
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