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In this episode of Adventures in Auditing, Auditor Chris Harding and Internal Auditor Jacob Cantwell take listeners inside the Limited Scope Performance Audit of the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Administration. Completed in August 2025, this audit examined key financial controls within the Mayor’s Administration—including purchasing cards, asset management, gift cards, GRAMA processes, and timecard approvals.

While not a fraud investigation, the audit identified areas of risk and opportunity for stronger internal controls. Chris and Jacob break down the most notable findings, such as inconsistent documentation of employee recognition gift cards and gaps in asset tracking where nearly one in four sampled assets contained inaccurate information. They also highlight the 24 recommendations issued, the department’s agreement with all of them, and the corrective actions already underway.