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ATTACHMENT C <br />November 10, 2017 <br />Mayor Lucy Vinis <br />Eugene City Council <br />125 E 8d' Ave, 2nd Floor <br />Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Dear Mayor Vinis and Members of the Eugene City Council: <br />The Eugene City Auditor Study Group is pleased to present our matrix with accompanying <br />profiles for your consideration as you discuss topics pertinent to a Performance Auditor for the <br />City of Eugene. In this cover letter, we describe our group's intent and the process and methods <br />we used to develop these materials. We also include a glossary of terms to help you understand <br />our matrix. <br />Formation and Composition. In early August, Mayor Vinis convened our 11 -member study <br />group and charged the group to develop an objective, factual matrix of models for a performance <br />auditor position. The group was specifically asked not to make recommendations. The matrix <br />was to form the framework for the City Council's work session, as well as frame the issues in <br />public conversation. The study group met publicly for seven meetings during a 10 -week period. <br />We maintained a website at www.eugeneperfonnanceauditor.org. <br />The all -volunteer study group was ably assisted by Emily Mooney, co-chaired by Marshall <br />Wilde and Norma Grier, and included the following members: <br />Bobby Green <br />Brittany Quick -Warner <br />Dave Fidanque <br />Janet Calvert <br />John Barofsky <br />Josh Skov <br />Phil Carasco <br />Ryan Moore <br />Tai Pruce-Zimmerman <br />What Is Performance Auditing? While many government bodies and businesses are familiar <br />with financial auditing, performance auditors work to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently <br />and effectively and that government programs and services are fulfilling their intended functions. <br />Auditor reports and findings are usually publicly available. While performance auditors are <br />known to help a city spend money wisely and even save money, the best outcome is to help <br />government effectively fulfill its intent. <br />Standards for Performance Auditing. Performance auditors are guided by Generally Accepted <br />Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) that can be found in what is commonly referred to as <br />the "Yellow Book" issued by the U.S. General Accountability Office. Many, but not all, <br />performance auditors follow these standards. An auditor must operate independently from the <br />November 20, 2017, Work Session -Item A <br />