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Performance Audits
Performance Audits: Performance Audits evaluate if the City is effectively and efficiently spending taxpayer dollars, complying with relevant rules and regulations, and whether programs are getting the results promised. Legend: M = Mandated performance audit and O = Operational performance audit.
2025- Performance Audit of Oakland's Police Emergency Response Times (O)
- Kids First! Oakland Children's Fund for Fiscal Year 2018-19 through 2023-24_Re-release with Administration Response (M)
2024- Performance Audit of Citywide Pay Equity (O)
- Performance Audit of Grants from the City of Oakland to Saba Grocers Initiative and its Fiscal Sponsor (O)
- Performance Audit of the Development Services Fund: Centralized Fund Management Will Better Capture Citywide Costs (O)
- Audit of Library Parcel Taxes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 through FY 2022-23 (M)
- Audit of Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program (O)
2023- Measure Q - Budget Transparency, Performance Management, and Stronger Oversight Needed to Ensure Oaklanders Benefit from the 2020 Parks and Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, and Homelessness Support Act (M)
- City of Oakland's Financial Condition Between FY 2012-13 and 2021-22
- Business Tax Refunds Audit Fiscal Year 2018-19 through Fiscal Year 2021-22 (M)
2022- Measure M - Emergency Medical Services Retention Act (M)
- Measure N - Paramedic Services Act (M)
- The City of Oakland's Homelessness Services: Better Strategy and Data are Needed for More Effective and Accountable Service Delivery and Positive Outcomes for Oakland's Homeless Residents (O)
2021- Limited Public Financing Act November 2020 Election (M)
- The City of Oakland's Financial Condition for Fiscal Years 2012-13 through 2019-20 (O)
- The City of Oakland's Homeless Encampment Management Interventions and Activities for Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20 (O)
- Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act & the 2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act, Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 (M)
2020- Measure D: Kids First Oakland Fund For Children and Youth Act Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau (O)
- Oakland Police Commission and Community Police Review Agency (M) **Knighton Award Winner
- City of Oakland Financial Condition For Fiscal Years 2012-13 to 2018-19 (O)
2019- Business Tax Refunds Audit FY 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Police Department Overtime Audit FY 2014-15 through FY 2017-18 (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2018 Election Year (M)
2018- Workforce Development Audit (O)
- Business Tax Refunds FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
- Measure D Audit FY 2012-13 through 2015-16 (M)
- Measure M Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure N Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure Q Audit FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
2017- Zero Waste Request for Proposals (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2016 Election Year (M)
- OPD 911 Call Operations (O)
- Parking Citation Void Process (O)
- Tax Penalties and Interest Waivers (O)
- Cash Handling (O)
2016- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
- Performance Audit of Citywide Pay Equity (O)
- Performance Audit of Grants from the City of Oakland to Saba Grocers Initiative and its Fiscal Sponsor (O)
- Performance Audit of the Development Services Fund: Centralized Fund Management Will Better Capture Citywide Costs (O)
- Audit of Library Parcel Taxes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 through FY 2022-23 (M)
- Audit of Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program (O)
2023- Measure Q - Budget Transparency, Performance Management, and Stronger Oversight Needed to Ensure Oaklanders Benefit from the 2020 Parks and Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, and Homelessness Support Act (M)
- City of Oakland's Financial Condition Between FY 2012-13 and 2021-22
- Business Tax Refunds Audit Fiscal Year 2018-19 through Fiscal Year 2021-22 (M)
2022- Measure M - Emergency Medical Services Retention Act (M)
- Measure N - Paramedic Services Act (M)
- The City of Oakland's Homelessness Services: Better Strategy and Data are Needed for More Effective and Accountable Service Delivery and Positive Outcomes for Oakland's Homeless Residents (O)
2021- Limited Public Financing Act November 2020 Election (M)
- The City of Oakland's Financial Condition for Fiscal Years 2012-13 through 2019-20 (O)
- The City of Oakland's Homeless Encampment Management Interventions and Activities for Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20 (O)
- Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act & the 2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act, Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 (M)
2020- Measure D: Kids First Oakland Fund For Children and Youth Act Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau (O)
- Oakland Police Commission and Community Police Review Agency (M) **Knighton Award Winner
- City of Oakland Financial Condition For Fiscal Years 2012-13 to 2018-19 (O)
2019- Business Tax Refunds Audit FY 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Police Department Overtime Audit FY 2014-15 through FY 2017-18 (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2018 Election Year (M)
2018- Workforce Development Audit (O)
- Business Tax Refunds FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
- Measure D Audit FY 2012-13 through 2015-16 (M)
- Measure M Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure N Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure Q Audit FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
2017- Zero Waste Request for Proposals (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2016 Election Year (M)
- OPD 911 Call Operations (O)
- Parking Citation Void Process (O)
- Tax Penalties and Interest Waivers (O)
- Cash Handling (O)
2016- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
- Measure M - Emergency Medical Services Retention Act (M)
- Measure N - Paramedic Services Act (M)
- The City of Oakland's Homelessness Services: Better Strategy and Data are Needed for More Effective and Accountable Service Delivery and Positive Outcomes for Oakland's Homeless Residents (O)
2021- Limited Public Financing Act November 2020 Election (M)
- The City of Oakland's Financial Condition for Fiscal Years 2012-13 through 2019-20 (O)
- The City of Oakland's Homeless Encampment Management Interventions and Activities for Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20 (O)
- Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act & the 2018 Oakland Public Library Preservation Act, Fiscal Years 2017-18 and 2018-19 (M)
2020- Measure D: Kids First Oakland Fund For Children and Youth Act Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau (O)
- Oakland Police Commission and Community Police Review Agency (M) **Knighton Award Winner
- City of Oakland Financial Condition For Fiscal Years 2012-13 to 2018-19 (O)
2019- Business Tax Refunds Audit FY 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Police Department Overtime Audit FY 2014-15 through FY 2017-18 (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2018 Election Year (M)
2018- Workforce Development Audit (O)
- Business Tax Refunds FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
- Measure D Audit FY 2012-13 through 2015-16 (M)
- Measure M Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure N Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure Q Audit FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
2017- Zero Waste Request for Proposals (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2016 Election Year (M)
- OPD 911 Call Operations (O)
- Parking Citation Void Process (O)
- Tax Penalties and Interest Waivers (O)
- Cash Handling (O)
2016- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
- Measure D: Kids First Oakland Fund For Children and Youth Act Fiscal Years 2016-17 and 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau (O)
- Oakland Police Commission and Community Police Review Agency (M) **Knighton Award Winner
- City of Oakland Financial Condition For Fiscal Years 2012-13 to 2018-19 (O)
2019- Business Tax Refunds Audit FY 2017-18 (M)
- Oakland Police Department Overtime Audit FY 2014-15 through FY 2017-18 (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2018 Election Year (M)
2018- Workforce Development Audit (O)
- Business Tax Refunds FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
- Measure D Audit FY 2012-13 through 2015-16 (M)
- Measure M Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure N Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure Q Audit FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
2017- Zero Waste Request for Proposals (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2016 Election Year (M)
- OPD 911 Call Operations (O)
- Parking Citation Void Process (O)
- Tax Penalties and Interest Waivers (O)
- Cash Handling (O)
2016- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
- Workforce Development Audit (O)
- Business Tax Refunds FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
- Measure D Audit FY 2012-13 through 2015-16 (M)
- Measure M Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure N Audit FY 2015-2016 & FY 2016-2017 (M)
- Measure Q Audit FY 2013-14 through FY 2016-17 (M)
2017- Zero Waste Request for Proposals (O)
- Limited Public Financing Act (LPFA) - 2016 Election Year (M)
- OPD 911 Call Operations (O)
- Parking Citation Void Process (O)
- Tax Penalties and Interest Waivers (O)
- Cash Handling (O)
2016- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
- Payroll Audit & Review of Internal Controls (O)
- Measure M Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Measure N Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (M)
- Rent Adjustment Program (O)
Special Requests/Non-Audit Reports
Occasionally, the City Auditor conducts analyses and reviews requested from the City Council.
2023
Investigation Reports
Investigation reports are the result of whistleblower allegations being substantiated.
2025- Conflicts of Interest & Outside Employment Investigation Report
- AIDS Project of the East Bay Investigation Report
- Oakland Senior Centers Investigation Report
- FLSA Overtime Pay Investigation Report
2023- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (CHINESE)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation (ENGLISH)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (SPANISH)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (VIETNAMESE)
2022- Oakland Fire Prevention Bureau Investigation: Employees Lack Required Certifications
- Sewer Service Franchise Fee Investigation
- Telecommunication Facilities Sinking Fund Investigation Report
2021- Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Investigation
- RESPONSE: Administration's Response to Cannabis Dispensary Application Process Substantiated Investigation
- Cannabis Dispensary Application Process
- Flawed Contracting Process: Biohazard Clean-up Services
2020- RESPONSE: OFD Response to Controlled Substances Substantiated Investigation
- Controlled Substances Investigation
2019
Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Reports (#ARFU)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (CHINESE)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation (ENGLISH)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (SPANISH)
- Oakland Chinatown Community Benefit District Whistleblower Investigation Report (VIETNAMESE)
2022- Oakland Fire Prevention Bureau Investigation: Employees Lack Required Certifications
- Sewer Service Franchise Fee Investigation
- Telecommunication Facilities Sinking Fund Investigation Report
2021- Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Investigation
- RESPONSE: Administration's Response to Cannabis Dispensary Application Process Substantiated Investigation
- Cannabis Dispensary Application Process
- Flawed Contracting Process: Biohazard Clean-up Services
2020- RESPONSE: OFD Response to Controlled Substances Substantiated Investigation
- Controlled Substances Investigation
2019
Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Reports (#ARFU)
- Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Investigation
- RESPONSE: Administration's Response to Cannabis Dispensary Application Process Substantiated Investigation
- Cannabis Dispensary Application Process
- Flawed Contracting Process: Biohazard Clean-up Services
2020- RESPONSE: OFD Response to Controlled Substances Substantiated Investigation
- Controlled Substances Investigation
2019
Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Reports (#ARFU)
Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Reports (#ARFU)
These follow-up reports assess the status of the implementation of performance audit recommendations, and document if corrective action has been taken.
2025- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of June 30, 2025
- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of December 31, 2024
2024- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of June 30, 2024
- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of December 31, 2023
2022
2020
2019
2017
2015
2014- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs (March 2013)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: CEDA Loan Receivables (November 2010)
2013- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Police Technology (August 2012)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: PWA-IDAP Accounts Receivable (December 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Accounts Payable Duplicative Payments (March 2013)
2012- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of June 30, 2024
- Semiannual Audit Recommendation Follow-Up Report as of December 31, 2023
2022
2020
2019
2017
2015
2014- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs (March 2013)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: CEDA Loan Receivables (November 2010)
2013- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Police Technology (August 2012)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: PWA-IDAP Accounts Receivable (December 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Accounts Payable Duplicative Payments (March 2013)
2012- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
2019
2017
2015
2014- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs (March 2013)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: CEDA Loan Receivables (November 2010)
2013- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Police Technology (August 2012)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: PWA-IDAP Accounts Receivable (December 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Accounts Payable Duplicative Payments (March 2013)
2012- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
2015
2014- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs (March 2013)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: CEDA Loan Receivables (November 2010)
2013- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Police Technology (August 2012)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: PWA-IDAP Accounts Receivable (December 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Accounts Payable Duplicative Payments (March 2013)
2012- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Non-Interference in Administrative Affairs (March 2013)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: CEDA Loan Receivables (November 2010)
2013- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Police Technology (August 2012)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: PWA-IDAP Accounts Receivable (December 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Accounts Payable Duplicative Payments (March 2013)
2012- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure N (July 2011 & June 2008)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure M (July 2011 & June 2008)
2011- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Residential Permit Parking (November 2011 & June 2010)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Public Works Agency "Administration" Category (November 2011 & April 2009)
- Recommendation Follow-Up Report: Measure Q (September 2010 & October 2008)
2010
Ballot Measures
Ballot Measures
These reports provide an impartial financial analysis of City of Oakland ballot measures.
2025
2024- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Wildfire Prevention Financing Act of 2024
- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Oakland Community Violence Reduction and Emergency Response Act of 2024
- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Modernize and Strengthen the Public Ethics Commission_Sacramento City Auditor Financial Analysis
2023
2022- Measure Q (November) - Article 34 Affordable Housing Authorization
- Measure W (November) - Fair Elections Act/Campaign Reform
- Measure R (November) - Gender Inclusive Language
- Measure X (November) - Good Governance Charter Reform
- Measure V (November) - Just Cause Amendment
- Measure U (November) - New Infrastructure Bond
- Measure S (November) - Non Citizen Voting/OUSD
- Measure Y (November) - Oakland Zoo
- Measure T (November) - Progressive Business Tax III
- Measure C (June) - Library Services Retension & Enhancement Act of 1994
2020- Measure QQ (November) - Youth Voting
- Measure S1 (November) - Amending the Powers of the Police Commission
- Measure RR (November) - Removing Fine Limit
- Measure R (March) - Newspaper Requirement
- Measure Q (March) - Oakland Parks & Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, & Homeless Support Act
- Measure S (March) - Appropriations Limit Increase
2018- Measure AA (2018) - Children's Initiative
- Measure V (2018) - Taxation of Cannabis Business Tax
- Measure W (2018) - Special Parcel Tax on Vacant Properties
- Measure X (2018) - Graduated Transfer Tax
- Measure Y (2018) - Just Cause for Eviction
- Measure Z (2018) - Hotel Workers Wages and Conditions
- Measure D (2018) - Library Parcel Tax
2016- Measure HH (2016) - Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax
- Measure II (2016) - Maximum Lease Term
- Measure JJ (2016) - Just-Cause Eviction Requirements and Rent Increase Approval
- Measure KK (2016) - Infrastructure Bond
- Measure LL (2016) - Police Commission
2014- Measure CC (2014) - Public Ethics Commission
- Measure DD (2014) - Redistricting
- Measure FF (2014) - Minimum Wage
- Measure Z (2014) - Public Safety
2013
2011- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Wildfire Prevention Financing Act of 2024
- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Oakland Community Violence Reduction and Emergency Response Act of 2024
- Measure (November 2024 Ballot) - Modernize and Strengthen the Public Ethics Commission_Sacramento City Auditor Financial Analysis
2023
2022- Measure Q (November) - Article 34 Affordable Housing Authorization
- Measure W (November) - Fair Elections Act/Campaign Reform
- Measure R (November) - Gender Inclusive Language
- Measure X (November) - Good Governance Charter Reform
- Measure V (November) - Just Cause Amendment
- Measure U (November) - New Infrastructure Bond
- Measure S (November) - Non Citizen Voting/OUSD
- Measure Y (November) - Oakland Zoo
- Measure T (November) - Progressive Business Tax III
- Measure C (June) - Library Services Retension & Enhancement Act of 1994
2020- Measure QQ (November) - Youth Voting
- Measure S1 (November) - Amending the Powers of the Police Commission
- Measure RR (November) - Removing Fine Limit
- Measure R (March) - Newspaper Requirement
- Measure Q (March) - Oakland Parks & Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, & Homeless Support Act
- Measure S (March) - Appropriations Limit Increase
2018- Measure AA (2018) - Children's Initiative
- Measure V (2018) - Taxation of Cannabis Business Tax
- Measure W (2018) - Special Parcel Tax on Vacant Properties
- Measure X (2018) - Graduated Transfer Tax
- Measure Y (2018) - Just Cause for Eviction
- Measure Z (2018) - Hotel Workers Wages and Conditions
- Measure D (2018) - Library Parcel Tax
2016- Measure HH (2016) - Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax
- Measure II (2016) - Maximum Lease Term
- Measure JJ (2016) - Just-Cause Eviction Requirements and Rent Increase Approval
- Measure KK (2016) - Infrastructure Bond
- Measure LL (2016) - Police Commission
2014- Measure CC (2014) - Public Ethics Commission
- Measure DD (2014) - Redistricting
- Measure FF (2014) - Minimum Wage
- Measure Z (2014) - Public Safety
2013
2011- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure Q (November) - Article 34 Affordable Housing Authorization
- Measure W (November) - Fair Elections Act/Campaign Reform
- Measure R (November) - Gender Inclusive Language
- Measure X (November) - Good Governance Charter Reform
- Measure V (November) - Just Cause Amendment
- Measure U (November) - New Infrastructure Bond
- Measure S (November) - Non Citizen Voting/OUSD
- Measure Y (November) - Oakland Zoo
- Measure T (November) - Progressive Business Tax III
- Measure C (June) - Library Services Retension & Enhancement Act of 1994
2020- Measure QQ (November) - Youth Voting
- Measure S1 (November) - Amending the Powers of the Police Commission
- Measure RR (November) - Removing Fine Limit
- Measure R (March) - Newspaper Requirement
- Measure Q (March) - Oakland Parks & Recreation Preservation, Litter Reduction, & Homeless Support Act
- Measure S (March) - Appropriations Limit Increase
2018- Measure AA (2018) - Children's Initiative
- Measure V (2018) - Taxation of Cannabis Business Tax
- Measure W (2018) - Special Parcel Tax on Vacant Properties
- Measure X (2018) - Graduated Transfer Tax
- Measure Y (2018) - Just Cause for Eviction
- Measure Z (2018) - Hotel Workers Wages and Conditions
- Measure D (2018) - Library Parcel Tax
2016- Measure HH (2016) - Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax
- Measure II (2016) - Maximum Lease Term
- Measure JJ (2016) - Just-Cause Eviction Requirements and Rent Increase Approval
- Measure KK (2016) - Infrastructure Bond
- Measure LL (2016) - Police Commission
2014- Measure CC (2014) - Public Ethics Commission
- Measure DD (2014) - Redistricting
- Measure FF (2014) - Minimum Wage
- Measure Z (2014) - Public Safety
2013
2011- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure AA (2018) - Children's Initiative
- Measure V (2018) - Taxation of Cannabis Business Tax
- Measure W (2018) - Special Parcel Tax on Vacant Properties
- Measure X (2018) - Graduated Transfer Tax
- Measure Y (2018) - Just Cause for Eviction
- Measure Z (2018) - Hotel Workers Wages and Conditions
- Measure D (2018) - Library Parcel Tax
2016- Measure HH (2016) - Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax
- Measure II (2016) - Maximum Lease Term
- Measure JJ (2016) - Just-Cause Eviction Requirements and Rent Increase Approval
- Measure KK (2016) - Infrastructure Bond
- Measure LL (2016) - Police Commission
2014- Measure CC (2014) - Public Ethics Commission
- Measure DD (2014) - Redistricting
- Measure FF (2014) - Minimum Wage
- Measure Z (2014) - Public Safety
2013
2011- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure CC (2014) - Public Ethics Commission
- Measure DD (2014) - Redistricting
- Measure FF (2014) - Minimum Wage
- Measure Z (2014) - Public Safety
2013
2011- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure H (2011) – Return to the Appointment of the City Attorney
- Measure I (2011) - Temporary Parcel Tax
- Measure J (2011) - New Deadline to Fully Fund Closed Police & Fire Retirement Plan
2010- Measure V (2010) - Tax on Marijuana
- Measure W (2010) - Telephone Access Charge
- Measure X (2010) - Parcel Tax
- Measure BB (2010) - Proposed Revision of 2004's Measure Y
2009- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
- Measure C (2009) - 3% Surcharge to Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
- Measure D (2009) - Amendment of 2008's Measure OO
- Measure F (2009) - Creation of "Cannabis" Business Classification Tax Catagory
- Measure H (2009) - Real Property Transfer Tax Clarification
2008- Measure J (2008) - Telephone Utility User Tax Modernization
- Measure NN (2008) – Oakland Police Services Expansion Measure
- Measure OO (2008) - Kids First! The Oakland Fund for Children & Youth Act (M)
Annual Report
Annual reports provide a snapshot of the audits, reports and investigations published, the Office’s impact and accomplishments, citywide outreach efforts, and staffing update.
2025
2024
Annual Audit Work Plan
Annual Audit Work Plan
The Audit Work Plan outlines the Auditor’s planning process to determine what audits to prioritize, and how to best use the Office’s limited resources. It also reflects the Office’s ongoing efforts to audit areas that matter most to Oaklanders, while holding government accountable for improving operations, and delivering critical city services more effectively, efficiently, and equitably.
2026
2025
2024
2023
Annual Whistleblower Reports & Surveys
2024
2023
Annual Whistleblower Reports & Surveys
Annual Whistleblower Reports & Surveys
Whistleblower Program Annual reports give a high-level overview of program achievements and investigations, including the number of reports and resolution of reported allegations. Whistleblower Survey Annual reports provide information about employee’s perception and awareness of the Whistleblower Hotline, and comfort level reporting fraud, waste, and abuse in the City of Oakland.
2025
2023- 2022-23 Whistleblower Program Annual Report
- 2022 Whistleblower Hotline Survey Results
- 2021-22 Whistleblower Program Annual Report
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Peer Reviews
- 2022-23 Whistleblower Program Annual Report
- 2022 Whistleblower Hotline Survey Results
- 2021-22 Whistleblower Program Annual Report
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Peer Reviews
2019
2018
2017
2016
Peer Reviews
2017
2016
Peer Reviews
Peer Reviews
As a key quality control mechanism, the Office of the City Auditor receives a peer review at least once every three years. These audits are performed by a team of independent auditors from other governmental jurisdictions and determines whether or not an audit organization’s work meets government auditing standards.
2025
2022
2019
2016
2013
2010
Presentations
2019
2016
2013
2010
Presentations
2013
2010
Presentations
Presentations
Presentations are available on the community outreach page.
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