Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Property and Evidence Audit - Management Status Report (RCA-AU25-00012)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audit Committee | June 2, 2025 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive & File | Update | Receiving and filing an update report from the Police Department (MPD) on actions related to recommendations from the 2023 Property and Evidence Audit and 2023 Sexual Assault Examination Kit Special Project Follow-up Audit. |
City Impact
| Department | Division |
|---|---|
| Police |
Background Analysis
On December 5, 2023, Audit presented and published the Sexual Assault Examination Kit Special Project Follow-up Audit report. The objective of this engagement was to follow up on the actions taken since the 2020 MPD Sexual Assault Examination Kits Internal Control Review Special Project to ensure kits are being handled correctly and in line with statutory guidelines. The report contained several recommendations to management pertaining to the Property and Evidence Warehouse.
On February 12, 2024, Audit published and presented the 2023 Property and Evidence Audit report. The objective of this engagement was to review the processes and controls around property and evidence to ensure they are operating effectively, and the report contained 15 total issues and recommendations.
As part of its regular follow-up process, Audit invited MPD management to provide an update to the Audit Committee on progress and steps taken to address the issues identified in these reports.
FISCAL NOTE
- No fiscal impact anticipated