Internal Audit Charter Adoption

At a glance

• What: Resolution adopting the Internal Audit Charter of the Office of the City Auditor, effective September 22, 2026.
• Outcome: Presented at the September 8, 2026 work session; passed on the September 22, 2026 Consent Calendar as Resolution 77-26 (see 2026-09-22 - City Council).

Detail

• Natalie Lovell, City Auditor, covered the mission, vision, values, office structure, purpose, City Auditor authority, roles and responsibilities, Audit Committee ordinance changes and next steps.
• Henjum asked about citizen seats on the Audit Committee; Lovell said there are three citizen positions, limited to two three-year terms, staggered so one seat turns over each year.
• Williams asked what "management" means in the charter; Lovell said it refers to the escalation process required by City Code.

Sources

• City Council Work Session minutes, September 8, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/9/2799_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-09-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf (file 26-194, Signed Resolution 77-26)

Log

2026-09-22 - City Council

Adopted on the Consent Calendar (9-0).

2026-09-08 - City Council Work Session

Charter presented; questions on Audit Committee terms and the definition of management.