KCMO audit report wins national recognition Association of Local Government Auditors

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LEXINGTON, KY - A 2020 Distinguished Knighton Award for best performance audit in the Medium shop category has been awarded to the City of Kansas City, City Auditor's Office by the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA). The Award will be presented virtually to the audit shop during ALGA's annual conference on May 4, 2021.

The report, City Hall Office Space Under Used, Significant Costs to Consolidate Office Space, was judged on several key elements, such as the potential for significant impact, the persuasiveness of the conclusions, the focus on improving government efficiency and effectiveness, and its clarity and conciseness.

The City of Kansas City, Missouri report on City Hall Office Space Under Used, Significant Costs to Consolidate Office Space is a universal topic that nearly all municipalities can relate to. The judges found the subject matter to be responsive to the needs and concerns of the public with the potential to be highly impactful. The report was comprehensive and all-encompassing taking into account use of City Hall office space, city owned buildings, leased buildings and telecommuting. The amount of data analyzed and presented was impressive without being overwhelming to the reader. The report was easy to read, and good use of visuals throughout and exhibits placed at the end of the report allowed the reader to take in the key points. This large undertaking by the Office of the City Auditor provided decision makers with valuable information and feasible recommendations to implement practices that could lead to efficiencies and cost savings. The timing of this report was perfect as many municipalities are facing budget issues and remote working conditions.

Each year, local government audit organizations from around the U.S. and Canada submit their best performance audit reports for judging. The purpose of the competition is to improve government services by encouraging and increasing levels of excellence among local government auditors. Judges from peer organizations determined that this audit was among the best of 2020.

The Association of Local Government Auditors is a national audit association founded in 1985 committed to supporting and improving local government auditing through advocacy, collaboration, education, and training, while upholding and promoting the highest standards of professional ethics.