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From YouTube: October 6, 2014 Audit Committee Meeting
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Minneapolis Audit Committee Meeting
A
Shall
we
good
morning
I'm
going
to
call
to
order
this
meeting
of
the
minneapolis
audit
committee
from
monday
october?
Sixth,
my
name
is
linnea
palmisano
and
I'm
the
chair
of
this
committee
with
me
at
the
dais,
are
the
following
committee:
members,
council,
member
john
quincy
committee,
member
scott
Neal,
councilmember
alone:
rakan,
oh,
and
also
joining
us
today
is
council
president
barb
Johnson.
A
A
Colleagues,
as
you
can
see
from
our
agenda,
we
only
have
one
item
before
us,
but
it
is
an
extremely
important
step
for
the
audit
department
and
it
will
form
the
foundation
for
much
of
our
work.
Moving
forward
may
I
have
a
motion
to
adopt
the
agenda.
The
agenda,
as
presented
it's
been
moved
and
seconded
to
adopt
the
agenda.
All
those
in
favor
of
the
motion,
please
say
aye,
those
opposed
say
no,
the
eyes
have
it
and
the
agenda
is
adopted.
A
The
item
before
us
today
is
the
appointment
of
the
new
director
of
internal
audit.
As
we
discussed
at
our
last
meeting,
we've
spent
that
last
nine
months
undertaking
a
detailed
review
of
our
city's
audit
process,
the
audits
enabling
ordinance
and
the
makeup
of
the
internal
audit
department.
Through
that
analysis,
I
believe,
we've
considered
all
aspects
of
the
audit
department
and
process.
We
even
considered
the
prospect
of
outsourcing
the
department.
A
However,
the
audit
work
group
felt
that
having
an
internal
director,
someone
who
understands
the
city,
enterprise,
its
goals
and
the
personalities
that
exist
within
it
were
fundamental
to
its
success.
With
that
decision
made,
it
was
clear
we
needed
to
recruit
a
leader
who
is
capable
of
developing
and
implementing
an
enterprise-wide
vision,
combined
with
a
collaborative
approach
and
ended
in
addition
to
the
requisite
audit
experience
here
to
present
a
brief
report
about
the
hiring
process
is
mr.
Peter
Abnett
from
the
clerk's
office.
Mr.
abnett.
B
Good
morning,
madam
chair
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
Peter
abnett
and
I'm.
A
management
analyst
in
the
City
Council
Clark
department
of
the
chairs
request,
I'm
here
to
give
a
brief
summary
of
the
hiring
process
for
the
director
of
internal
audit.
As
the
committee
discussed
at
your
last
meeting,
an
audit
work
group
was
formed
on
january
twenty
third
and
charged
with,
amongst
other
things,
addressing
the
challenges
associated
with
internal
audit.
One
of
the
recommendations
was
to
raise
the
profile
of
the
internal
audit
director.
B
The
job
description
was
rewritten
to
encompass
an
expanded
vision
for
the
role
to
include
more
interaction
with
the
city's
executive
team,
elected
leaders,
along
with
more
emphasis
on
the
position
as
a
collaborative
partner
within
the
city
enterprise.
Once
those
changes
were
made,
a
job
announcement
was
posted.
B
After
narrowing
the
field
based
on
those
phone
calls
for
ten
bits
were
forwarded
on
Cheryl
palmisano
was
joined
this
time
by
council
president
johnson
council,
vice-president
glidden,
based
on
their
recommendations.
We
invited
back
to
members
to
have
all
day
interviews
during
those
interviews.
Candidates
met
with
City
Clerk
Casey
Karl
park
board's
representative
Anita
tab.
They
also
had
a
working
lunch
with
chair
Palmisano
vice
chair
OS
and
city
coordinator
Spencer
crunk.
They
wrapped
up
the
day's
than
with
meeting
the
city
attorney
susan
siegel
on
the
city's
chief
financial
officer,
Kevin
carpenter.
B
Finally,
a
management
assessment
was
administered
by
John,
fitting
from
dr
I
consulting
who
analyzes
candidates
and
compares
them
to
other
members
of
the
city's
executive
team.
It
is
with
this
lengthy
process
under
his
belt
that
mr.
Tetzel
comes
before
you
today
before
I
conclude
my
remarks.
I
do
want
to
again
thank
karen
Marquart
for
her
help
in
this
process.
Input
advice
and
flexibility
have
been
invaluable.
That
concludes
my
prepared
comments.
I'm
happy
to
stand
for
any
additional
questions.
Thank.
A
You,
mr.
Abnett,
are
there
any
questions
or
comments
from
the
committee
great
at
the
end
of
this
long
and
thorough
process
and
on
behalf
of
the
selection
committee,
I'm
very
pleased
to
recommend
the
nomination
of
will
Tetzel
is
director
of
internal
audit,
given
that
this
is
the
first
time
many
of
you
had
have
the
opportunity
to
meet
well
first
hand
just
a
few
minutes
ago.
A
C
So
doing
financial
statement,
audits
and
they're,
primarily
working
on
a
public
utility
organization,
large
public
utility,
so
I
think
my
breadth
of
experience
and
my
aptitude
for
integrity
and
ethical
auditing
really
would
serve
well
here
at
the
the
city
of
Minneapolis.
It's
a
progressive
City,
there's
a
lot
going
on
and
I'm
energetic
and
excited
and
enthusiastic
about
what
we
can
do
here.
So
thank
you
for
having
me
Thank.
A
You
mr.
Tetzel,
it's
someone
who's
been
deeply
involved
in
this
audit
work
group
in
hiring
process.
I'd
also
like
to
just
add
my
personal
support
for
his
nomination
I.
Think
mr.
Tetzel
is
demonstrated
through
his
experience
in
the
private
sector,
the
extensive
interview
process,
an
exceptional
ability
to
work
in
the
leadership
and
power
matrix
that
is
unique
to
our
city's
government.
He
has
a
great
disposition
toward
audit.
He
sees
the
department
is
fulfilling
a
consultative
and
facilitative
role
in
addition
to
supporting
us,
strong
framework
of
objective
assurance
designed
to
improve
our
city's
operations.
A
I'm
confident
he'll
help
our
leadership
further
our
city's
goals,
while
working
to
earn
and
maintain
the
public
dressed
committee
members.
You
will
also
see
in
your
information
packets,
a
letter
from
the
city
coordinator
that
is
recommending
mr.
Tetzel.
He
is
in
San
Francisco
at
a
conference
this
morning
and
not
able
to
be
here
personally.
Are
there
any
questions
or
comments
from
the
committee
before
we
vote.
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair
and
I,
just
want
to
renew
your
remarks
that
you
made
before
the
meeting
this
morning
that
all
of
us
need
to
work
to
make
sure
that
this
function
is
integrated
in
a
successful
way
into
our
city,
enterprise
and
I
commit
to
do
that
and
I'm
sure.
All
of
my
colleagues
will,
too
to
ensure
that
that
your
processes
bring
value
and
sharpen
our
work,
work,
output
and
and
support
the
the
enterprise
in
general
and
I.
D
Think
that
you
know
is
something
that
was
a
challenge
when
we,
when
we
really
stepped
into
an
enhanced
audit
function.
But
you
know
I,
think
we've
learned
through
that.
The
time
in
our
first
go
around
and
so
I
think
that
the
integration
into
the
enterprise
will
be
an
easier
thing
this
time.
So
thank
you,
madam
chair.
Thank.
A
You
I
also
want
to
acknowledge
we've
been
joined
by
councilmember
Jacob
Frye.
Thank
you
for
being.
The
motion
is
on
the
appointment
of
will
Tetzel
to
the
position
of
director
of
internal
audit.
All
those
in
favor
of
the
motion,
please
say:
aye
I
any
opposed
the
eyes.
Have
it
mr.
quetzal
you're
appointed
to
the
new
director
of
internal
audit
for
the
city
of
Minneapolis.
A
There
is
one
at
final
administrative
motion
and
that's
to
authorize
the
chair
of
this
committee.
That's
myself
to
execute
documents
necessary
that
finalized
the
hire
of
mr.
Tetzel.
All
those
in
favor
of
this
motion
could
you
please
say:
aye
aye,
any
opposed,
say
no.
The
eyes
have
it,
and
I
have
been
authorized
to
finalize
this
higher
with
that
colleagues.
We've
completed
the
item
on
our
agenda
today,
so
seeing
no
further
business
before
us.
Oh
I'm,
sorry,
this
tremmel
chair.