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City auditor reports progress on 151 open recommendations; 85% implemented over decade
Summary
City Auditor Joe Royce told the council the city has implemented or closed 85% of nearly 650 recommendations made over the past decade and will carry forward 109 open recommendations. Council accepted the status report unanimously after questions about Singleton property, CEQA changes and animal-care recommendations.
The San Jose City Council unanimously accepted a status report on open audit recommendations on Sept. 23 after a presentation from City Auditor Joe Royce showing progress across city departments and a discussion of several priority items.
"This report shows progress on 151 audit recommendations," Royce said, summarizing the auditor's review of outstanding items as of June 30, 2025. Royce told council staff implemented or closed 42 recommendations since the last reporting cycle and that, over the past decade, roughly 85% of nearly 650 total recommendations have been implemented or closed.
The presentation highlighted cross-departmental actions. The finance department updated the city's encumbrance policy and guidance; the police department finalized a community engagement plan and clarified duties around…
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