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Council ratifies Brian Smith as Las Vegas city auditor
Summary
The council voted to approve an employment contract and ratify Brian Smith as city auditor, confirming his salary and endowing the office with a permanent head after a period as acting city auditor.
Las Vegas — The Las Vegas City Council on April 16 approved an employment contract for Brian Smith and ratified him as the city auditor, formalizing his appointment after he had served as acting city auditor since February.
Human Resources Director Vince Zamora summarized Smith’s tenure with the city and qualifications, noting Smith joined the city in 1999 and holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University and is a licensed CPA in Nevada and Washington. The council voted to approve the employment contract, which staff described in the meeting as $172,500 plus benefits from the general fund.
Ratification and remarks
Councilwoman Olivia Diaz moved the ratification, noting the council’s support. Smith thanked the mayor and council in brief remarks, acknowledged his office staff by name and said he looked forward to continuing work to “improve the city's operations.” The motion passed; the meeting minutes record the council’s approval but do not include a roll‑call vote tally in the public record.
What’s next
Smith will continue in the role and staff indicated the city auditor’s office will proceed with ongoing audits and operational work. No immediate program or budget changes were attached to the ratification beyond the stated salary and benefits.
