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City auditor introduces two new hires to audit office
Summary
City Auditor Brian Smith announced the audit office filled two vacancies, introducing Samantha DeNicola (from the city clerk's office/DMV background) and Patrice Hartwell (joining from Resorts World) as new staff members.
Brian Smith, the city auditor, told the Audit Oversight Committee on July 20, 2026, that the audit office had filled two vacant positions.
Smith introduced Samantha DeNicola, who previously worked in the city clerk's office and earlier at the DMV, and said she brings relevant experience and a criminal justice degree. He also said an internal auditor, Patrice Hartwell, would start the following day; Hartwell previously worked as an internal auditor at Resorts World and is working toward a CPA and has an MBA.
Smith also noted one managerial position in the audit office remains frozen due to budget constraints. The staffing report was presented as information only and no committee action was required.
