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The audit matters because the compliance section enforces municipal code provisions including Title 6 (business taxes and licenses), certain provisions of Title 9 (health and safety), Title 12.22 (special events and filming) and Title 16.22 (nontransient lodging). Effective performance data, timely collections and coordinated inspections affect regulatory compliance, public safety and city revenue.

Burnett summarized objectives: assess performance metrics and reporting to city management and council; verify fees/fines collection procedures; evaluate causes of operational inefficiency in licensing fourplexs related to fire prevention inspections; and review InForce system permissions and shift coverage. The compliance section completed 4,552 field inspections in calendar year 2024 and is staffed by a currently vacant compliance section manager position, two senior license officers and seven license officers.

Key findings and recommendations included: 1) expand and make performance metrics more accessible to department management and council and evaluate data sharing via the city’s transparency website; 2) improve documented procedures and workflows to ensure unpaid fines are forwarded to the city’s collection agency as policy requires and determine which existing fines should now be assigned to collections; 3) improve coordination with Fire Prevention for fourplex licensing to reduce repeated restarts of the application process and update applicant handouts to clarify inspection scheduling; 4) document and implement a process to promptly remove or change InForce system permissions when employees transfer or separate, and confirm changes; and 5) evaluate shift arrangements or periodic evening/weekend sweeps to address businesses that operate primarily outside standard Monday‑Thursday schedules.

Darcy Edelbe (business licensing manager) told the committee the compliance section has responded and is working with IT; she said she did not have a total amount for unpaid collections and indicated that fines and fees have not been sent to collections reliably since about 2020 because of system limitations. Seth Floyd, director of community development, said technology solutions to publish and refine metrics are expected to be in place by October 2025, though Darcy later said more comprehensive metric development tied to privileged-license sweeps has been pushed into the next year to build a larger dataset.

Committee members asked for more context about the scale of uncollected fees and the benchmark for inspection volume; auditors and department leaders said they will provide additional context in future reporting. The committee accepted the report by motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CLV 07-21-2025 Audit Oversight Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","James Burnett, senior internal auditor, presented the Audit Office’s review of the Department of Community Development’s business licensing compliance section on July 21, 2025.","taxTitle","Las Vegas , Clark County, Nevada","taxId",2670,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6485212,"Audit finds secure storage and disposal but recommends policy, system upgrades for Las Vegas Fire Rescue controlled substances",766,266000,1032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82&start=266&end=1032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82/thumbnail_266000.jpg","/articles/6485212/Las-Vegas/Clark-County/Nevada/Audit-finds-secure-storage-and-disposal-but-recommends-policy-system-upgrades-for-Las-Vegas-Fire-Rescue-controlled-substances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485212-748cfeed823e00af3cc0d20d83c67b49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168330&Signature=AMosvIbXLWX37zG3EKEUsyzwlfHgifgvPcwVTpEr-2UMWcSN2trXpGRA~vltKZXdwWj60jE9aoJNwbM8WT8TqzuYl2HMfAb1fApNLXSCF1-1rIWfPejOIyWd~3oZcAKE2YcVFJJ0gBgMNeo0Ox62jgFWygU7ILzPIPMjCMSuhmfvlJlAYeJzP5LNUrfImtvmRS9NidQ3z~IdM897nMorNrOUDt3f6OXChHhSRDC5FC7i7G~sW7psCB2Oeek7Jxv7Lx0JqML74TkAkixhLuha8L-8CspiNeebsXe9CwXUXB607bVSsYW3e6nKtjOMDVkUdJf26Y601pFTqMdCNu3FRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Throneberry, the city auditor’s senior forensic auditor, presented the Audit Office’s review of Las Vegas Fire Rescue’s controlled substance inventory management on July 21, 2025. The review found controlled substances were stored securely and expired medicines were disposed of and documented, but identified four areas for improvement, including inconsistent policy versions, limitations of the ImageTrend case management configuration, procurement reconciliation gaps and reliance on manual logbooks.

The audit matters because controlled substances such as fentanyl, ketamine and midazolam (Versed) are used in emergency care but carry risks of diversion; robust controls and reliable tracking reduce the risk to patients and the city. Throneberry said the audit evaluated alignment with Drug Enforcement Administration requirements, guidance from the Southern Nevada Health District and City of Las Vegas policy CM601.

Throneberry told committee members the audit team observed secure disposal processes during field work on Feb. 11, 2025, and verified documentation on DEA Form 222 for returns and disposals. The report noted 211 vials of midazolam (Versed), 79 vials of ketamine and 47 vials of fentanyl were segregated as expired and documented for disposal. The audit found no inventory-count discrepancies during testing.

The audit’s four findings and recommendations included: 1) consolidate and formalize policy approvals—three versions of policy FR 510.31 were located in different approval states and one outdated version remained posted on SharePoint; 2) evaluate ImageTrend enhancements to enable real-time controlled-substance tracking, automated reconciliation, waste-witness verification and stronger authentication and role‑based access controls; 3) strengthen procurement reconciliation processes between Oracle purchase records, logbooks, DEA forms and physical receipts to reduce invoice/delivery irregularities; and 4) evaluate an automated cradle‑to‑grave inventory management system in a cost‑benefit analysis to reduce human-error risk.

Fernando Gray, Fire Chief, responded that Fire Rescue appreciated the audit and is open to exploring technology solutions. Committee members asked how witness verification and PINs would be monitored and what interim protections exist while system upgrades are planned; Throneberry explained ImageTrend’s existing drop‑down name fields and recommended notifications for listed witnesses to improve auditability. Chief Gray said manual process enhancements were implemented and the office is evaluating technology options to meet operational needs.

A motion to accept the audit report passed after committee vote.

The audit report recommended collaboration among Fire Rescue management, the city IT department and ImageTrend vendor representatives to evaluate feasibility, timelines and implementation requirements. The audit noted Fire Rescue already took corrective steps on posting the revised policy.

Looking ahead, the audit recommends the city consider phased technical controls (notification of witnesses, stronger authentication, exception alerts) and an evaluation of electronic safe or biometric-integrated solutions as part of any procurement. The committee did not take additional action beyond accepting the report.","A July audit of Las Vegas Fire Rescue found no inventory discrepancies but recommended policy consolidation, improvements to the ImageTrend case management configuration, procurement reconciliations and evaluation of an automated controlled-substance tracking system.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6485200,"Audit committee approves risk‑focused fiscal year 2026 audit plan centered on IT, purchasing and courts",1008,2915000,3923000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82&start=2915&end=3923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82/thumbnail_2915000.jpg","/articles/6485200/Las-Vegas/Clark-County/Nevada/Audit-committee-approves-riskfocused-fiscal-year-2026-audit-plan-centered-on-IT-purchasing-and-courts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485200-2efdf51cb7e228340e1229b3a3bf22da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168330&Signature=WZP6lI5iV998R1TcqZoW08uwWyqiIX24bGplKwoqrAHB0fpam~Ti1oZjfi1vPM9MywyOKjGSn3EJKFyGQmpibJb65NgqFJIby9Nn5wSzFvjAeXA9ZpclcjZTYcwKtsHXPTJj4Q6aPL-qrC-Pp9ePuiqpA78~i2skfhcN5ys3Zd0iuO3mIutAC6dAi2Lhvn8Xeg1AeVqg8I4Gg8qkV0IZKcIHFsMvsHMop7fn0rTTZ5FN03AyrYEE472qNatSZsDSDpLk0rLp5mFjnMlMsY0OYxYMZrpJYnHIbXErNFHIUju-1t6OjZVM2tmCQ83YYvPQAB5nCvu034Ebj9IULuAU8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brian Smith, city auditor, presented the City Auditor’s fiscal year 2026 audit plan to the Audit Oversight Committee on July 21, 2025 and asked for the committee’s approval of a risk‑focused approach. The committee approved the plan by motion.

Smith said the office follows the Government Accountability Office’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and that the office intends to focus audits on higher‑risk areas and fraud vulnerabilities rather than auditing every department over a five‑year rotation. He summarized proposed audit areas including IT information security and software controls (in addition to a mobile devices audit already underway), purchasing, human resources employee separation procedures (underway), municipal court controls including witness fee payment controls, and public works functions.

Smith said the audit office is small — himself, four auditors and a senior management analyst — and emphasized the need to concentrate work where it provides the most value. He described ongoing work on unannounced visits to payment collection points, follow‑up verification of previously issued recommendations and a readiness to accept special audit requests and fraud investigations when they arise. Committee members praised the plan and asked how the office budgets time for unplanned special requests and investigations; Smith said the plan will include a cushion to allow for that work and that the office will further refine its selection process.

A motion to approve the fiscal year 2026 audit plan was made and carried.","The Audit Oversight Committee approved a risk‑focused FY2026 audit plan prioritizing IT (information security and software controls), purchasing, human resources separations, municipal court procedures and public works, with the office emphasizing a smaller staff and targeted high‑risk reviews.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6485205,"City auditor reports 29 fraud hotline reports since September launch; annual summary planned",157,2653000,2810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82&start=2653&end=2810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448559-a264c8aae9441f4cef36d7b0b62bdb82/thumbnail_2653000.jpg","/articles/6485205/Las-Vegas/Clark-County/Nevada/City-auditor-reports-29-fraud-hotline-reports-since-September-launch-annual-summary-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6485205-de2f1d8076e5d9bae43361a6e94365c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168330&Signature=Kx-j3UaAj8iAVWuuJ3fszhtajKTV6zX7FA9sxzoF0RY~vna5a6RwbfONNfqPlj10Q5w2lQIYzW~le47wzig3Mge3QMlCnDTEci5PNKtjXb3DiQnbUXGeJoRx1env2olzJEWjhfn5L8kSmJo9f485iHyefUQt24wbpo7vyh8aXTYsC-wXhz-aZBDXw9LkfraWk-f0VJAtgVqvSACV6UQ1eLnyd8Lm53z0ioeSC89BQtTxmaZb~DM8~fU6j~-79oSw5fQ~Tkh3RuvsSEq~nQdvZBzviQQHXL6XYtcpGQ86ykgU4h0HkJuGC42t6kG5PKjjLpdj3Pd8NMXhAoaW4I~Mog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Throneberry, senior forensic auditor, reported to the Audit Oversight Committee on July 21, 2025, that the City of Las Vegas fraud hotline has received 29 reports since it launched on Sept. 23, 2024. The hotline accepts reports 24/7 via phone, mobile device and online and supports English, Spanish and Tagalog.

The fraud committee, comprised of the city manager, city attorney and city auditor, meets monthly to review hotline activity. Throneberry said action is taken on all reports: investigations are opened when warranted, matters are referred to human resources or public safety when appropriate, or reporting parties are given guidance on the proper agency to address identity‑theft or other concerns.

Throneberry said the Audit Office and city attorney are evaluating what information can be included in a public annual summary without compromising ongoing investigations. The office intends to publish a high‑level annual report and keep the fraud hotline as a standing item on future Audit Oversight Committee agendas. Several committee members asked whether outstanding investigations would be reflected in future summaries; Throneberry said there are active investigations and the office is working with the city attorney to determine suitable public reporting while investigations remain open.","The city’s fraud hotline received 29 reports since going live on Sept. 23, 2024. The fraud committee meets monthly and the Audit Office expects to publish an annual high‑level summary while coordinating with the city attorney on what can be released publicly.","actionData","errors"]

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