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Charter Commission creates independent internal auditor office; some commissioners urge ordinance rather than charter mandate
Summary
The commission approved language to create an independent internal auditor with a risk‑based audit plan, appointment by the mayor and council, and reporting duties; one commissioner voted no preferring the office be created by ordinance rather than enshrined in the charter.
The Lansing Charter Commission voted May 27 to add charter language establishing an independent internal auditor’s office charged with conducting a risk‑based audit plan, providing financial analyses, and reporting audit findings to the mayor and city council.
Why it matters: the change creates a permanent, chartered office with specified qualifications and reporting duties that could broaden oversight of city operations if funded and staffed.
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