REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Response by TAP International, Inc. to Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce “Response to Audit Findings and Concerns with City Actions”
Report
BACKGROUND
On September 18, 2018 TAP International (TAP) presented its performance audit titled “Santa Clara Convention Center and convention-Visitor’s Bureau: Restructuring Operations Can Strengthen Accountability, Performance, and Revenue.”
Subsequently in October 2018 the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), issued a video statement and report titled “Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce Response to Audit Findings and Concerns with City Actions.”
TAP International prepared a response to the comments contained in the Chamber document.
DISCUSSION
As an independent auditor, the scope, methodology and findings of TAP’s work with public entities are guided by auditing standards published by the United States Government Accountability Office, also known as the “Yellow Book”.
The Yellow Book provides standards and guidance for auditors and audit organizations, outlining the requirements for audit reports, professional qualifications for auditors, and audit organization quality control. Auditors of federal, state, and local government programs use these standards to perform their audits and produce their reports.
TAP requested an opportunity to submit a written response to the Chamber’s response document for the benefit of the public record.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Ace (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item other than administrative time and expense.
COORDINATION
This item has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Action on the November 18, 2018 TAP International response to Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce “Response to Audit Findings and Concerns with City Actions”
Staff
Reviewed by: Ruth Shikada, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. TAP International Response Letter dated November 18, 2018