The San Francisco City Services Auditor Division convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss key updates and ongoing initiatives related to public integrity, performance audits, and financial oversight. The meeting was led by Chair Matthews and Vice Chair Crawford, with presentations from Mark De La Rosa, Director of Audits, and Natasha Michal, Director of Performance.

The first agenda item focused on public integrity audits. De La Rosa reported the completion of an audit concerning the city's landfill disposal agreement with Recology, which was part of the broader investigation into the Mohamed Nuru case. The audit, issued on July 13, identified three major findings and provided nine recommendations aimed at enhancing the accuracy and completeness of data reported by Recology to the Department of the Environment. All recommendations were accepted by the department, and follow-up actions are planned.

Additionally, the division is currently drafting a report on procurement practices at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), with a target release date in September or October. This report will address internal control weaknesses identified in past audits.

Transitioning to the second agenda item, De La Rosa and Michal provided insights into the City Services Auditor's work plan. They emphasized the importance of balancing audit requests from various departments with available resources. The division operates under a budget allocation of 0.2% of the city's overall budget, amounting to approximately $21 million, which supports around 80 full-time equivalent positions.

Michal highlighted ongoing performance initiatives, including the development of performance scorecards for city departments and standards for evaluating parks and public spaces. The division is also engaged in projects aimed at improving hiring processes within the Department of Public Health and assessing the city's homelessness services.

The meeting concluded with a brief overview of upcoming audits, including those related to construction and geo bonds, as well as cybersecurity assessments. The division is committed to maintaining compliance with government auditing standards and will undergo a peer review next fiscal year to ensure adherence to best practices.

Overall, the meeting underscored the City Services Auditor Division's ongoing commitment to enhancing public integrity, improving city services, and ensuring financial accountability within San Francisco's government operations.