A. By the beginning of each fiscal year, the Auditor shall submit an annual audit plan to Council for review and comment. The plan shall include the bureaus, offices, boards, activities, functions and agencies scheduled for audit during the year. This plan may be amended during the year after review with Council members affected by the change. Additionally, the Auditor may spontaneously initiate and conduct any other audit deemed necessary to undertake.

B. In accordance with independence provisions of generally accepted government auditing standards, the authority for selection of audit areas shall reside solely with the City Auditor.